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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.52, 476.28 and 122.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.52, 476.28 and 122.46 is: 183.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.52 : 476.28 = 122.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.52/476.28 = 122.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.52x = 476.28 × 122.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.52x = 58,325.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,325.25/317.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.69

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