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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.22, 732.32 and 123

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.22, 732.32 and 123 is: 184.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.22 : 732.32 = 123 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.22/732.32 = 123/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.22x = 732.32 × 123
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.22x = 90,075.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,075.36/488.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.50

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