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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.32, 492.65 and 133.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.32, 492.65 and 133.41 is: 200.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.32 : 492.65 = 133.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.32/492.65 = 133.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.32x = 492.65 × 133.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.32x = 65,726.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,726.12/328.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.19

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