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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.72, 491.52 and 122.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.72, 491.52 and 122.23 is: 183.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.72 : 491.52 = 122.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.72/491.52 = 122.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.72x = 491.52 × 122.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.72x = 60,077.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,077.95/327.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.32

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