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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.28, 478.96 and 113.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.28, 478.96 and 113.84 is: 170.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.28 : 478.96 = 113.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.28/478.96 = 113.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.28x = 478.96 × 113.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.28x = 54,524.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,524.81/319.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.77

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