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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.58, 473.46 and 123.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.58, 473.46 and 123.34 is: 185.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.58 : 473.46 = 123.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.58/473.46 = 123.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.58x = 473.46 × 123.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.58x = 58,396.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,396.56/315.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.05

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