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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.27, 492.49 and 133.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.27, 492.49 and 133.15 is: 199.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.27 : 492.49 = 133.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.27/492.49 = 133.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.27x = 492.49 × 133.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.27x = 65,573.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,573.98/328.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.76

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