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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.33, 489.49 and 133.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.33, 489.49 and 133.82 is: 200.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.33 : 489.49 = 133.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.33/489.49 = 133.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.33x = 489.49 × 133.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.33x = 65,500.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,500.44/326.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.72

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