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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.46, 499.68 and 196.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.46, 499.68 and 196.57 is: 294.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.46 : 499.68 = 196.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.46/499.68 = 196.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.46x = 499.68 × 196.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.46x = 98,222.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,222.10/333.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.55

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