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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.57, 491.31 and 122.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.57, 491.31 and 122.11 is: 183.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.57 : 491.31 = 122.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.57/491.31 = 122.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.57x = 491.31 × 122.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.57x = 59,992.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,992.64/327.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.15

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