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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.23, 472.71 and 122.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.23, 472.71 and 122.72 is: 184.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.23 : 472.71 = 122.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.23/472.71 = 122.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.23x = 472.71 × 122.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.23x = 58,009.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,009.92/315.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.02

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