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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.50, 479.16 and 114

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.50, 479.16 and 114 is: 170.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.50 : 479.16 = 114 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.50/479.16 = 114/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.50x = 479.16 × 114
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.50x = 54,624.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,624.24/319.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.97

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