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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.13, 490.36 and 121.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.13, 490.36 and 121.57 is: 182.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.13 : 490.36 = 121.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.13/490.36 = 121.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.13x = 490.36 × 121.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.13x = 59,613.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,613.07/327.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.23

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