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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.15, 499.59 and 196.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.15, 499.59 and 196.47 is: 294.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.15 : 499.59 = 196.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.15/499.59 = 196.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.15x = 499.59 × 196.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.15x = 98,154.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,154.45/333.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.63

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