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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.85, 477.97 and 113.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.85, 477.97 and 113.31 is: 169.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.85 : 477.97 = 113.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.85/477.97 = 113.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.85x = 477.97 × 113.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.85x = 54,158.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,158.78/318.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.86

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