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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.27, 475.56 and 122.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.27, 475.56 and 122.21 is: 183.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.27 : 475.56 = 122.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.27/475.56 = 122.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.27x = 475.56 × 122.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.27x = 58,115.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,115.81/317.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.18

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