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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.58, 500.46 and 196.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.58, 500.46 and 196.38 is: 294.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.58 : 500.46 = 196.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.58/500.46 = 196.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.58x = 500.46 × 196.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.58x = 98,280.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,280.33/333.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.62

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