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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.02, 494.85 and 124.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.02, 494.85 and 124.57 is: 186.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.02 : 494.85 = 124.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.02/494.85 = 124.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.02x = 494.85 × 124.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.02x = 61,640.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,640.99/330.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.78

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