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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.24, 490.94 and 121.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.24, 490.94 and 121.82 is: 182.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.24 : 490.94 = 121.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.24/490.94 = 121.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.24x = 490.94 × 121.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.24x = 59,804.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,804.16/327.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.75

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