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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.88, 499.58 and 124.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.88, 499.58 and 124.85 is: 187.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.88 : 499.58 = 124.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.88/499.58 = 124.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.88x = 499.58 × 124.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.88x = 62,369.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,369.44/332.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.36

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