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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.68, 494.44 and 124.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.68, 494.44 and 124.25 is: 186.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.68 : 494.44 = 124.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.68/494.44 = 124.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.68x = 494.44 × 124.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.68x = 61,434.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,434.17/329.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.34

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