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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.46, 476.22 and 122.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.46, 476.22 and 122.41 is: 183.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.46 : 476.22 = 122.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.46/476.22 = 122.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.46x = 476.22 × 122.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.46x = 58,294.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,294.09/317.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.63

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