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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.37, 498.42 and 124.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.37, 498.42 and 124.08 is: 186.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.37 : 498.42 = 124.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.37/498.42 = 124.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.37x = 498.42 × 124.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.37x = 61,843.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,843.95/332.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.07

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