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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.76, 491.49 and 122.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.76, 491.49 and 122.24 is: 183.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.76 : 491.49 = 122.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.76/491.49 = 122.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.76x = 491.49 × 122.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.76x = 60,080.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,080.97/327.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.31

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