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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.09, 477.10 and 122.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.09, 477.10 and 122.97 is: 184.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.09 : 477.10 = 122.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.09/477.10 = 122.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.09x = 477.10 × 122.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.09x = 58,669.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,669.76/318.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.44

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