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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.49, 479.23 and 114.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.49, 479.23 and 114.02 is: 171.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.49 : 479.23 = 114.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.49/479.23 = 114.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.49x = 479.23 × 114.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.49x = 54,639.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,639.12/319.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.02

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