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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.56, 491.40 and 122.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.56, 491.40 and 122.44 is: 183.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.56 : 491.40 = 122.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.56/491.40 = 122.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.56x = 491.40 × 122.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.56x = 60,167.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,167.02/327.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.68

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