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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.89, 494.87 and 124.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.89, 494.87 and 124.32 is: 186.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.89 : 494.87 = 124.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.89/494.87 = 124.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.89x = 494.87 × 124.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.89x = 61,522.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,522.24/329.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.49

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