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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.64, 488.50 and 133.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.64, 488.50 and 133.24 is: 199.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.64 : 488.50 = 133.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.64/488.50 = 133.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.64x = 488.50 × 133.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.64x = 65,087.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,087.74/325.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.88

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