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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.23, 493.80 and 123.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.23, 493.80 and 123.90 is: 185.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.23 : 493.80 = 123.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.23/493.80 = 123.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.23x = 493.80 × 123.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.23x = 61,179.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,179.50/329.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.83

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