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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.16, 492.26 and 133.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.16, 492.26 and 133.16 is: 199.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.16 : 492.26 = 133.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.16/492.26 = 133.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.16x = 492.26 × 133.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.16x = 65,550.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,550.11/328.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.75

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