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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.16, 496.89 and 133.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.16, 496.89 and 133.49 is: 200.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.16 : 496.89 = 133.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.16/496.89 = 133.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.16x = 496.89 × 133.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.16x = 66,328.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,328.92/331.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.30

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