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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.56, 498.85 and 124.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.56, 498.85 and 124.28 is: 186.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.56 : 498.85 = 124.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.56/498.85 = 124.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.56x = 498.85 × 124.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.56x = 61,994.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,994.89/332.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.42

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