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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.60, 491.37 and 122.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.60, 491.37 and 122.07 is: 183.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.60 : 491.37 = 122.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.60/491.37 = 122.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.60x = 491.37 × 122.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.60x = 59,981.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,981.54/327.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.09

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