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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.55, 491.08 and 122.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.55, 491.08 and 122.12 is: 183.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.55 : 491.08 = 122.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.55/491.08 = 122.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.55x = 491.08 × 122.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.55x = 59,970.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,970.69/327.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.09

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