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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.65, 492.98 and 133.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.65, 492.98 and 133.71 is: 200.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.65 : 492.98 = 133.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.65/492.98 = 133.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.65x = 492.98 × 133.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.65x = 65,915.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,915.69/328.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.57

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