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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.99, 491.79 and 122.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.99, 491.79 and 122.32 is: 183.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.99 : 491.79 = 122.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.99/491.79 = 122.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.99x = 491.79 × 122.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.99x = 60,154.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,154.76/327.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.40

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