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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.39, 475.85 and 122.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.39, 475.85 and 122.22 is: 183.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.39 : 475.85 = 122.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.39/475.85 = 122.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.39x = 475.85 × 122.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.39x = 58,158.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,158.69/317.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.24

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