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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.79, 493.18 and 133.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.79, 493.18 and 133.79 is: 200.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.79 : 493.18 = 133.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.79/493.18 = 133.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.79x = 493.18 × 133.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.79x = 65,982.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,982.55/328.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.68

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