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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.51, 499.05 and 196.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.51, 499.05 and 196.62 is: 294.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.51 : 499.05 = 196.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.51/499.05 = 196.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.51x = 499.05 × 196.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.51x = 98,123.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,123.21/333.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.21

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