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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.27, 477.41 and 112.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.27, 477.41 and 112.85 is: 169.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.27 : 477.41 = 112.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.27/477.41 = 112.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.27x = 477.41 × 112.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.27x = 53,874.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,874.98/318.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.27

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