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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.11, 478.46 and 113.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.11, 478.46 and 113.57 is: 170.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.11 : 478.46 = 113.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.11/478.46 = 113.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.11x = 478.46 × 113.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.11x = 54,337.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,337.54/319.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.28

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