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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.23, 500.04 and 196.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.23, 500.04 and 196.20 is: 294.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.23 : 500.04 = 196.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.23/500.04 = 196.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.23x = 500.04 × 196.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.23x = 98,107.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,107.85/333.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.42

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