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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.39, 476.15 and 122.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.39, 476.15 and 122.39 is: 183.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.39 : 476.15 = 122.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.39/476.15 = 122.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.39x = 476.15 × 122.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.39x = 58,276.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,276.00/317.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.61

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