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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.31, 478.98 and 113.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.31, 478.98 and 113.81 is: 170.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.31 : 478.98 = 113.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.31/478.98 = 113.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.31x = 478.98 × 113.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.31x = 54,512.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,512.71/319.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.72

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