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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.64, 471.96 and 122.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.64, 471.96 and 122.28 is: 183.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.64 : 471.96 = 122.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.64/471.96 = 122.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.64x = 471.96 × 122.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.64x = 57,711.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,711.27/314.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.42

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