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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.45, 500.31 and 196.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.45, 500.31 and 196.29 is: 294.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.45 : 500.31 = 196.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.45/500.31 = 196.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.45x = 500.31 × 196.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.45x = 98,205.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,205.85/333.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.51

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