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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.48, 476.22 and 122.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.48, 476.22 and 122.57 is: 183.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.48 : 476.22 = 122.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.48/476.22 = 122.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.48x = 476.22 × 122.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.48x = 58,367.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,367.90/317.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.85

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