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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.64, 472.08 and 122.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.64, 472.08 and 122.40 is: 183.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.64 : 472.08 = 122.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.64/472.08 = 122.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.64x = 472.08 × 122.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.64x = 57,782.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,782.59/314.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.65

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