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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.66, 491.49 and 122.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.66, 491.49 and 122.31 is: 183.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.66 : 491.49 = 122.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.66/491.49 = 122.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.66x = 491.49 × 122.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.66x = 60,114.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,114.14/327.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.47

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