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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.99, 491.88 and 122.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.99, 491.88 and 122.55 is: 183.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.99 : 491.88 = 122.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.99/491.88 = 122.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.99x = 491.88 × 122.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.99x = 60,279.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,279.89/327.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.79

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