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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.22, 493.56 and 123.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.22, 493.56 and 123.80 is: 185.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.22 : 493.56 = 123.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.22/493.56 = 123.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.22x = 493.56 × 123.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.22x = 61,100.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,100.26/329.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.59

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