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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.71, 476.48 and 122.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.71, 476.48 and 122.57 is: 183.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.71 : 476.48 = 122.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.71/476.48 = 122.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.71x = 476.48 × 122.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.71x = 58,402.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,402.15/317.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.82

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