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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.84, 499.43 and 196.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.84, 499.43 and 196.16 is: 294.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.84 : 499.43 = 196.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.84/499.43 = 196.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.84x = 499.43 × 196.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.84x = 97,966.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,966.18/332.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.33

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