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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.01, 488.78 and 133.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.01, 488.78 and 133.65 is: 200.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.01 : 488.78 = 133.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.01/488.78 = 133.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.01x = 488.78 × 133.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.01x = 65,324.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,324.78/326.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.38

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