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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.62, 488.57 and 133.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.62, 488.57 and 133.38 is: 200.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.62 : 488.57 = 133.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.62/488.57 = 133.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.62x = 488.57 × 133.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.62x = 65,164.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,164.80/325.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.13

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