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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.46, 488.46 and 133.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.46, 488.46 and 133.22 is: 199.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.46 : 488.46 = 133.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.46/488.46 = 133.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.46x = 488.46 × 133.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.46x = 65,072.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,072.64/325.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.94

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