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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.60, 473.40 and 123.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.60, 473.40 and 123.23 is: 184.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.60 : 473.40 = 123.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.60/473.40 = 123.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.60x = 473.40 × 123.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.60x = 58,335.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,335.83/315.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.84

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