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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.47, 491.39 and 122.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.47, 491.39 and 122.18 is: 183.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.47 : 491.39 = 122.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.47/491.39 = 122.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.47x = 491.39 × 122.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.47x = 60,038.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,038.03/327.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.34

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