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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.36, 488.22 and 133

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.36, 488.22 and 133 is: 199.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.36 : 488.22 = 133 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.36/488.22 = 133/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.36x = 488.22 × 133
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.36x = 64,933.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,933.26/325.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.57

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