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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.91, 478.38 and 113.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.91, 478.38 and 113.50 is: 170.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.91 : 478.38 = 113.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.91/478.38 = 113.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.91x = 478.38 × 113.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.91x = 54,296.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,296.13/318.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.26

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