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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.83, 476.67 and 122.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.83, 476.67 and 122.85 is: 184.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.83 : 476.67 = 122.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.83/476.67 = 122.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.83x = 476.67 × 122.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.83x = 58,559.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,559.49/317.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.25

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