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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.42, 479.13 and 114.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.42, 479.13 and 114.02 is: 171.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.42 : 479.13 = 114.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.42/479.13 = 114.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.42x = 479.13 × 114.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.42x = 54,630.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,630.40/319.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.03

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