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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.48, 491.36 and 122.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.48, 491.36 and 122.01 is: 183.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.48 : 491.36 = 122.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.48/491.36 = 122.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.48x = 491.36 × 122.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.48x = 59,950.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,950.22/327.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.07

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