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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.33, 473.28 and 123.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.33, 473.28 and 123.09 is: 184.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.33 : 473.28 = 123.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.33/473.28 = 123.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.33x = 473.28 × 123.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.33x = 58,256.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,256.04/315.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.75

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