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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.26, 499.72 and 196.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.26, 499.72 and 196.35 is: 294.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.26 : 499.72 = 196.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.26/499.72 = 196.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.26x = 499.72 × 196.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.26x = 98,120.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,120.02/333.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.42

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