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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.01, 490.32 and 121.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.01, 490.32 and 121.58 is: 182.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.01 : 490.32 = 121.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.01/490.32 = 121.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.01x = 490.32 × 121.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.01x = 59,613.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,613.11/327.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.30

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