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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.24, 493.96 and 123.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.24, 493.96 and 123.78 is: 185.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.24 : 493.96 = 123.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.24/493.96 = 123.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.24x = 493.96 × 123.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.24x = 61,142.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,142.37/329.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.71

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