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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.48, 491.28 and 122.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.48, 491.28 and 122.06 is: 183.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.48 : 491.28 = 122.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.48/491.28 = 122.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.48x = 491.28 × 122.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.48x = 59,964.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,964.33/327.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.11

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