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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.72, 473.62 and 123.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.72, 473.62 and 123.24 is: 184.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.72 : 473.62 = 123.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.72/473.62 = 123.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.72x = 473.62 × 123.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.72x = 58,368.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,368.93/315.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.88

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