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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.34, 473.28 and 123.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.34, 473.28 and 123.10 is: 184.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.34 : 473.28 = 123.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.34/473.28 = 123.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.34x = 473.28 × 123.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.34x = 58,260.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,260.77/315.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.76

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