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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.73, 503.24 and 140.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.73, 503.24 and 140.84 is: 211.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.73 : 503.24 = 140.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.73/503.24 = 140.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.73x = 503.24 × 140.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.73x = 70,876.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,876.18/335.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.11

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