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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.46, 479.23 and 114.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.46, 479.23 and 114.06 is: 171.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.46 : 479.23 = 114.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.46/479.23 = 114.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.46x = 479.23 × 114.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.46x = 54,660.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,660.97/319.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.10

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