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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.10, 478.52 and 113.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.10, 478.52 and 113.62 is: 170.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.10 : 478.52 = 113.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.10/478.52 = 113.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.10x = 478.52 × 113.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.10x = 54,369.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,369.44/319.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.38

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