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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.81, 491.63 and 122.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.81, 491.63 and 122.27 is: 183.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.81 : 491.63 = 122.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.81/491.63 = 122.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.81x = 491.63 × 122.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.81x = 60,108.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,108.53/327.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.36

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