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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.94, 494.49 and 124.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.94, 494.49 and 124.26 is: 186.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.94 : 494.49 = 124.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.94/494.49 = 124.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.94x = 494.49 × 124.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.94x = 61,445.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,445.33/329.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.23

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