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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.20, 499.44 and 196.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.20, 499.44 and 196.31 is: 294.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.20 : 499.44 = 196.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.20/499.44 = 196.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.20x = 499.44 × 196.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.20x = 98,045.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,045.07/333.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.25

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