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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.55, 500.44 and 196.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.55, 500.44 and 196.64 is: 295.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.55 : 500.44 = 196.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.55/500.44 = 196.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.55x = 500.44 × 196.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.55x = 98,404.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,404.02/333.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.02

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