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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.45, 491.14 and 122.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.45, 491.14 and 122.16 is: 183.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.45 : 491.14 = 122.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.45/491.14 = 122.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.45x = 491.14 × 122.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.45x = 59,997.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,997.66/327.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.23

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