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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.12, 499.71 and 197.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.12, 499.71 and 197.10 is: 295.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.12 : 499.71 = 197.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.12/499.71 = 197.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.12x = 499.71 × 197.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.12x = 98,492.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,492.84/333.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.67

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