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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.21, 493.48 and 123.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.21, 493.48 and 123.65 is: 185.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.21 : 493.48 = 123.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.21/493.48 = 123.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.21x = 493.48 × 123.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.21x = 61,018.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,018.18/329.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.35

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