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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.06, 507.08 and 140.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.06, 507.08 and 140.37 is: 210.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.06 : 507.08 = 140.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.06/507.08 = 140.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.06x = 507.08 × 140.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.06x = 71,178.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,178.12/338.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.55

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