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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.85, 478.31 and 113.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.85, 478.31 and 113.44 is: 170.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.85 : 478.31 = 113.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.85/478.31 = 113.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.85x = 478.31 × 113.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.85x = 54,258.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,258.92/318.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.17

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