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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.21, 499.83 and 196.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.21, 499.83 and 196.20 is: 294.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.21 : 499.83 = 196.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.21/499.83 = 196.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.21x = 499.83 × 196.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.21x = 98,066.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,066.65/333.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.31

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