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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.88, 488.84 and 133.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.88, 488.84 and 133.52 is: 200.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.88 : 488.84 = 133.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.88/488.84 = 133.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.88x = 488.84 × 133.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.88x = 65,269.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,269.92/325.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.29

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