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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.03, 472.68 and 122.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.03, 472.68 and 122.79 is: 184.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.03 : 472.68 = 122.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.03/472.68 = 122.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.03x = 472.68 × 122.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.03x = 58,040.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,040.38/315.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.24

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