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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.92, 494.86 and 83.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.92, 494.86 and 83.13 is: 124.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.92 : 494.86 = 83.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.92/494.86 = 83.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.92x = 494.86 × 83.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.92x = 41,135.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,135.80/329.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.68

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