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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.02, 488.74 and 133.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.02, 488.74 and 133.78 is: 200.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.02 : 488.74 = 133.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.02/488.74 = 133.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.02x = 488.74 × 133.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.02x = 65,383.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,383.64/326.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.55

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