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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.25, 473.08 and 122.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.25, 473.08 and 122.88 is: 184.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.25 : 473.08 = 122.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.25/473.08 = 122.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.25x = 473.08 × 122.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.25x = 58,132.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,132.07/315.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.40

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