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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.22, 477.39 and 112.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.22, 477.39 and 112.81 is: 169.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.22 : 477.39 = 112.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.22/477.39 = 112.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.22x = 477.39 × 112.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.22x = 53,854.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,854.37/318.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.24

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