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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.80, 493.42 and 133.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.80, 493.42 and 133.96 is: 201.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.80 : 493.42 = 133.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.80/493.42 = 133.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.80x = 493.42 × 133.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.80x = 66,098.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,098.54/328.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.03

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