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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.30, 475.97 and 122.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.30, 475.97 and 122.34 is: 183.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.30 : 475.97 = 122.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.30/475.97 = 122.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.30x = 475.97 × 122.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.30x = 58,230.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,230.17/317.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.52

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