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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.76, 471.88 and 122.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.76, 471.88 and 122.36 is: 183.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.76 : 471.88 = 122.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.76/471.88 = 122.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.76x = 471.88 × 122.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.76x = 57,739.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,739.24/314.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.44

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