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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.71, 491.65 and 122.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.71, 491.65 and 122.28 is: 183.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.71 : 491.65 = 122.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.71/491.65 = 122.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.71x = 491.65 × 122.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.71x = 60,117.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,117.76/327.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.45

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