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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.70, 478.10 and 113.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.70, 478.10 and 113.33 is: 170.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.70 : 478.10 = 113.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.70/478.10 = 113.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.70x = 478.10 × 113.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.70x = 54,183.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,183.07/318.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.01

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