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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.06, 493.36 and 123.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.06, 493.36 and 123.62 is: 185.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.06 : 493.36 = 123.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.06/493.36 = 123.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.06x = 493.36 × 123.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.06x = 60,986.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,986.39/329.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.33

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