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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.84, 488.56 and 133.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.84, 488.56 and 133.44 is: 200.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.84 : 488.56 = 133.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.84/488.56 = 133.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.84x = 488.56 × 133.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.84x = 65,193.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,193.45/325.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.08

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