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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.76, 491.36 and 119.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.76, 491.36 and 119.44 is: 179.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.76 : 491.36 = 119.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.76/491.36 = 119.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.76x = 491.36 × 119.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.76x = 58,688.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,688.04/327.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.06

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