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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.73, 470.59 and 121.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.73, 470.59 and 121.22 is: 181.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.73 : 470.59 = 121.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.73/470.59 = 121.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.73x = 470.59 × 121.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.73x = 57,041.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,041.96/313.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.82

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