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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.28, 493.60 and 123.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.28, 493.60 and 123.76 is: 185.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.28 : 493.60 = 123.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.28/493.60 = 123.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.28x = 493.60 × 123.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.28x = 61,087.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,087.94/329.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.52

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