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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.57, 468.83 and 122.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.57, 468.83 and 122.40 is: 183.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.57 : 468.83 = 122.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.57/468.83 = 122.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.57x = 468.83 × 122.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.57x = 57,384.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,384.18/312.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.59

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