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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.43, 479.15 and 113.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.43, 479.15 and 113.99 is: 170.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.43 : 479.15 = 113.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.43/479.15 = 113.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.43x = 479.15 × 113.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.43x = 54,615.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,615.34/319.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.98

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