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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.39, 472.81 and 122.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.39, 472.81 and 122.88 is: 184.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.39 : 472.81 = 122.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.39/472.81 = 122.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.39x = 472.81 × 122.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.39x = 58,096.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,096.22/315.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.21

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