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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.24, 495.30 and 124.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.24, 495.30 and 124.80 is: 187.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.24 : 495.30 = 124.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.24/495.30 = 124.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.24x = 495.30 × 124.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.24x = 61,813.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,813.44/330.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.18

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