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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.01, 472.33 and 122.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.01, 472.33 and 122.41 is: 183.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.01 : 472.33 = 122.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.01/472.33 = 122.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.01x = 472.33 × 122.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.01x = 57,817.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,817.92/315.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.54

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