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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.02, 499.34 and 196.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.02, 499.34 and 196.08 is: 294.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.02 : 499.34 = 196.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.02/499.34 = 196.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.02x = 499.34 × 196.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.02x = 97,910.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,910.59/333.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.01

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