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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.84, 478.27 and 113.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.84, 478.27 and 113.50 is: 170.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.84 : 478.27 = 113.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.84/478.27 = 113.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.84x = 478.27 × 113.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.84x = 54,284.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,284.38/318.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.26

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