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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.02, 499.66 and 196.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.02, 499.66 and 196.14 is: 294.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.02 : 499.66 = 196.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.02/499.66 = 196.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.02x = 499.66 × 196.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.02x = 98,003.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,003.31/333.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.29

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