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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.09, 478.34 and 113.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.09, 478.34 and 113.61 is: 170.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.09 : 478.34 = 113.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.09/478.34 = 113.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.09x = 478.34 × 113.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.09x = 54,343.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,343.56/319.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.31

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