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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.18, 594.32 and 122.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.18, 594.32 and 122.29 is: 183.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.18 : 594.32 = 122.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.18/594.32 = 122.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.18x = 594.32 × 122.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.18x = 72,680.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,680.59/396.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.45

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