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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.39, 499.94 and 196.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.39, 499.94 and 196.49 is: 294.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.39 : 499.94 = 196.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.39/499.94 = 196.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.39x = 499.94 × 196.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.39x = 98,229.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,229.73/333.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.64

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