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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.82, 478.26 and 113.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.82, 478.26 and 113.41 is: 170.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.82 : 478.26 = 113.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.82/478.26 = 113.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.82x = 478.26 × 113.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.82x = 54,239.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,239.47/318.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.13

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