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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.38, 495.15 and 124.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.38, 495.15 and 124.70 is: 186.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.38 : 495.15 = 124.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.38/495.15 = 124.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.38x = 495.15 × 124.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.38x = 61,742.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,742.73/330.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.89

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