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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.83, 496.24 and 194.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.83, 496.24 and 194.74 is: 292.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.83 : 496.24 = 194.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.83/496.24 = 194.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.83x = 496.24 × 194.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.83x = 96,637.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,637.35/330.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.11

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