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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.86, 478.50 and 113.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.86, 478.50 and 113.43 is: 170.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.86 : 478.50 = 113.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.86/478.50 = 113.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.86x = 478.50 × 113.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.86x = 54,273.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,273.86/318.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.21

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