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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.49, 492.73 and 133.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.49, 492.73 and 133.49 is: 200.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.49 : 492.73 = 133.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.49/492.73 = 133.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.49x = 492.73 × 133.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.49x = 65,771.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,771.40/328.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.23

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