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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.29, 477.30 and 112.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.29, 477.30 and 112.91 is: 169.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.29 : 477.30 = 112.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.29/477.30 = 112.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.29x = 477.30 × 112.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.29x = 53,891.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,891.94/318.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.32

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