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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.81, 494.64 and 124.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.81, 494.64 and 124.20 is: 186.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.81 : 494.64 = 124.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.81/494.64 = 124.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.81x = 494.64 × 124.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.81x = 61,434.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,434.29/329.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.27

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