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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.59, 488.48 and 133.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.59, 488.48 and 133.35 is: 200.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.59 : 488.48 = 133.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.59/488.48 = 133.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.59x = 488.48 × 133.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.59x = 65,138.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,138.14/325.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.06

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