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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.70, 491.35 and 122.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.70, 491.35 and 122.03 is: 182.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.70 : 491.35 = 122.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.70/491.35 = 122.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.70x = 491.35 × 122.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.70x = 59,959.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,959.44/327.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.97

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