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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.40, 492.60 and 133.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.40, 492.60 and 133.44 is: 200.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.40 : 492.60 = 133.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.40/492.60 = 133.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.40x = 492.60 × 133.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.40x = 65,732.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,732.54/328.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.16

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