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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.80, 476.72 and 122.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.80, 476.72 and 122.84 is: 184.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.80 : 476.72 = 122.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.80/476.72 = 122.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.80x = 476.72 × 122.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.80x = 58,560.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,560.28/317.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.27

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