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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.44, 479.40 and 114.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.44, 479.40 and 114.01 is: 171.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.44 : 479.40 = 114.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.44/479.40 = 114.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.44x = 479.40 × 114.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.44x = 54,657.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,657.46/319.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.10

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