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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.70, 476.46 and 112.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.70, 476.46 and 112.28 is: 168.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.70 : 476.46 = 112.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.70/476.46 = 112.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.70x = 476.46 × 112.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.70x = 53,494.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,494.55/317.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.38

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