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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.74, 476.70 and 122.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.74, 476.70 and 122.83 is: 184.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.74 : 476.70 = 122.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.74/476.70 = 122.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.74x = 476.70 × 122.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.74x = 58,553.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,553.06/317.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.28

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