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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.61, 491.28 and 122.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.61, 491.28 and 122.05 is: 183.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.61 : 491.28 = 122.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.61/491.28 = 122.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.61x = 491.28 × 122.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.61x = 59,960.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,960.72/327.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.02

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