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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.33, 478.68 and 113.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.33, 478.68 and 113.86 is: 170.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.33 : 478.68 = 113.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.33/478.68 = 113.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.33x = 478.68 × 113.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.33x = 54,502.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,502.50/319.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.68

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