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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.58, 491.38 and 122.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.58, 491.38 and 122.14 is: 183.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.58 : 491.38 = 122.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.58/491.38 = 122.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.58x = 491.38 × 122.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.58x = 60,017.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,017.15/327.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.21

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