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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.37, 493.76 and 123.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.37, 493.76 and 123.88 is: 185.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.37 : 493.76 = 123.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.37/493.76 = 123.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.37x = 493.76 × 123.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.37x = 61,163.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,163.90/329.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.70

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