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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.07, 478.37 and 113.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.07, 478.37 and 113.54 is: 170.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.07 : 478.37 = 113.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.07/478.37 = 113.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.07x = 478.37 × 113.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.07x = 54,312.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,312.02/319.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.22

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