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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330, 494.52 and 124.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330, 494.52 and 124.36 is: 186.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330 : 494.52 = 124.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330/494.52 = 124.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330x = 494.52 × 124.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330x = 61,498.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,498.51/330
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.36

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