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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.47, 492.28 and 133.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.47, 492.28 and 133.25 is: 199.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.47 : 492.28 = 133.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.47/492.28 = 133.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.47x = 492.28 × 133.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.47x = 65,594.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,594.14/328.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.69

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