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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.08, 492.21 and 132.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.08, 492.21 and 132.96 is: 199.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.08 : 492.21 = 132.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.08/492.21 = 132.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.08x = 492.21 × 132.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.08x = 65,444.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,444.24/328.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.48

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