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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.68, 499.84 and 196.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.68, 499.84 and 196.32 is: 294.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.68 : 499.84 = 196.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.68/499.84 = 196.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.68x = 499.84 × 196.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.68x = 98,128.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,128.59/333.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.08

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