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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.33, 473.91 and 121.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.33, 473.91 and 121.22 is: 181.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.33 : 473.91 = 121.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.33/473.91 = 121.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.33x = 473.91 × 121.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.33x = 57,447.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,447.37/316.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.61

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