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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.19, 477.33 and 112.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.19, 477.33 and 112.81 is: 169.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.19 : 477.33 = 112.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.19/477.33 = 112.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.19x = 477.33 × 112.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.19x = 53,847.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,847.60/318.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.23

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