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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.48, 488.10 and 133

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.48, 488.10 and 133 is: 199.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.48 : 488.10 = 133 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.48/488.10 = 133/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.48x = 488.10 × 133
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.48x = 64,917.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,917.30/325.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.45

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