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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.68, 499.26 and 196.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.68, 499.26 and 196.80 is: 294.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.68 : 499.26 = 196.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.68/499.26 = 196.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.68x = 499.26 × 196.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.68x = 98,254.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,254.37/333.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.46

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