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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.58, 493.16 and 133.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.58, 493.16 and 133.69 is: 200.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.58 : 493.16 = 133.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.58/493.16 = 133.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.58x = 493.16 × 133.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.58x = 65,927.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,927.50/328.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.64

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