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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.62, 491.21 and 122.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.62, 491.21 and 122.15 is: 183.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.62 : 491.21 = 122.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.62/491.21 = 122.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.62x = 491.21 × 122.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.62x = 60,002.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,002.38/327.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.14

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