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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.77, 478.09 and 113.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.77, 478.09 and 113.35 is: 170.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.77 : 478.09 = 113.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.77/478.09 = 113.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.77x = 478.09 × 113.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.77x = 54,190.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,190.71/318.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.00

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