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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.26, 476 and 122.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.26, 476 and 122.32 is: 183.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.26 : 476 = 122.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.26/476 = 122.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.26x = 476 × 122.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.26x = 58,224.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,224.32/317.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.52

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