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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.90, 496.08 and 122.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.90, 496.08 and 122.60 is: 183.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.90 : 496.08 = 122.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.90/496.08 = 122.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.90x = 496.08 × 122.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.90x = 60,819.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,819.41/330.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.80

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