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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.56, 491.22 and 119.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.56, 491.22 and 119.26 is: 178.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.56 : 491.22 = 119.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.56/491.22 = 119.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.56x = 491.22 × 119.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.56x = 58,582.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,582.90/327.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.85

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