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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.60, 500.80 and 196.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.60, 500.80 and 196.72 is: 295.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.60 : 500.80 = 196.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.60/500.80 = 196.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.60x = 500.80 × 196.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.60x = 98,517.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,517.38/333.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.32

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