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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.68, 488.64 and 133.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.68, 488.64 and 133.28 is: 199.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.68 : 488.64 = 133.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.68/488.64 = 133.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.68x = 488.64 × 133.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.68x = 65,125.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,125.94/325.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.97

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