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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.42, 499.68 and 196.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.42, 499.68 and 196.44 is: 294.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.42 : 499.68 = 196.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.42/499.68 = 196.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.42x = 499.68 × 196.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.42x = 98,157.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,157.14/333.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.39

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