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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.98, 478.31 and 113.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.98, 478.31 and 113.48 is: 170.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.98 : 478.31 = 113.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.98/478.31 = 113.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.98x = 478.31 × 113.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.98x = 54,279.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,279.25/318.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.17

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