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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327, 490.41 and 121.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327, 490.41 and 121.65 is: 182.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327 : 490.41 = 121.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327/490.41 = 121.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327x = 490.41 × 121.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327x = 59,658.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,658.38/327
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.44

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