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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.30, 499.17 and 196.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.30, 499.17 and 196.30 is: 293.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.30 : 499.17 = 196.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.30/499.17 = 196.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.30x = 499.17 × 196.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.30x = 97,987.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,987.07/333.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.99

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