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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.24, 492.30 and 133.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.24, 492.30 and 133.33 is: 199.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.24 : 492.30 = 133.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.24/492.30 = 133.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.24x = 492.30 × 133.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.24x = 65,638.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,638.36/328.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.97

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