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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.21, 490.68 and 118.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.21, 490.68 and 118.92 is: 178.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.21 : 490.68 = 118.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.21/490.68 = 118.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.21x = 490.68 × 118.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.21x = 58,351.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,351.67/327.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.33

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