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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.40, 474.69 and 121.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.40, 474.69 and 121.46 is: 182.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.40 : 474.69 = 121.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.40/474.69 = 121.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.40x = 474.69 × 121.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.40x = 57,655.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,655.85/316.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.22

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