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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.18, 573.32 and 122.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.18, 573.32 and 122.20 is: 183.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.18 : 573.32 = 122.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.18/573.32 = 122.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.18x = 573.32 × 122.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.18x = 70,056.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,056.23/382.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.31

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