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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.92, 488.88 and 133.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.92, 488.88 and 133.56 is: 200.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.92 : 488.88 = 133.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.92/488.88 = 133.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.92x = 488.88 × 133.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.92x = 65,294.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,294.81/325.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.34

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