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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.24, 499.98 and 196.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.24, 499.98 and 196.44 is: 294.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.24 : 499.98 = 196.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.24/499.98 = 196.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.24x = 499.98 × 196.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.24x = 98,216.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,216.07/333.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.73

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