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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.64, 491.48 and 122.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.64, 491.48 and 122.22 is: 183.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.64 : 491.48 = 122.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.64/491.48 = 122.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.64x = 491.48 × 122.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.64x = 60,068.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,068.69/327.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.34

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