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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.92, 501 and 197.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.92, 501 and 197.08 is: 295.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.92 : 501 = 197.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.92/501 = 197.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.92x = 501 × 197.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.92x = 98,737.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,737.08/333.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.69

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