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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.48, 491.18 and 122.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.48, 491.18 and 122.16 is: 183.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.48 : 491.18 = 122.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.48/491.18 = 122.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.48x = 491.18 × 122.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.48x = 60,002.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,002.55/327.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.23

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