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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.28, 472.64 and 123.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.28, 472.64 and 123.04 is: 184.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.28 : 472.64 = 123.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.28/472.64 = 123.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.28x = 472.64 × 123.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.28x = 58,153.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,153.63/315.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.45

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