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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.35, 474.44 and 121.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.35, 474.44 and 121.28 is: 181.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.35 : 474.44 = 121.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.35/474.44 = 121.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.35x = 474.44 × 121.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.35x = 57,537.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,537.71/316.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.88

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