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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.92, 491.56 and 122.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.92, 491.56 and 122.35 is: 183.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.92 : 491.56 = 122.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.92/491.56 = 122.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.92x = 491.56 × 122.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.92x = 60,142.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,142.37/327.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.41

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