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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.84, 500.93 and 197.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.84, 500.93 and 197.16 is: 295.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.84 : 500.93 = 197.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.84/500.93 = 197.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.84x = 500.93 × 197.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.84x = 98,763.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,763.36/333.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.84

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