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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.42, 507.61 and 140.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.42, 507.61 and 140.71 is: 211.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.42 : 507.61 = 140.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.42/507.61 = 140.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.42x = 507.61 × 140.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.42x = 71,425.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,425.80/338.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.06

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