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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.07, 490.47 and 121.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.07, 490.47 and 121.60 is: 182.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.07 : 490.47 = 121.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.07/490.47 = 121.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.07x = 490.47 × 121.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.07x = 59,641.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,641.15/327.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.35

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