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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.38, 479.08 and 113.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.38, 479.08 and 113.96 is: 170.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.38 : 479.08 = 113.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.38/479.08 = 113.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.38x = 479.08 × 113.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.38x = 54,595.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,595.39/319.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.94

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