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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.58, 488.67 and 133.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.58, 488.67 and 133.22 is: 199.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.58 : 488.67 = 133.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.58/488.67 = 133.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.58x = 488.67 × 133.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.58x = 65,100.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,100.62/325.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.95

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