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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.78, 493.44 and 133.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.78, 493.44 and 133.96 is: 201.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.78 : 493.44 = 133.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.78/493.44 = 133.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.78x = 493.44 × 133.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.78x = 66,101.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,101.22/328.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.05

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