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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.85, 491.37 and 122.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.85, 491.37 and 122.21 is: 183.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.85 : 491.37 = 122.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.85/491.37 = 122.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.85x = 491.37 × 122.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.85x = 60,049.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,049.26/327.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.16

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