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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.51, 479.28 and 114.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.51, 479.28 and 114.11 is: 171.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.51 : 479.28 = 114.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.51/479.28 = 114.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.51x = 479.28 × 114.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.51x = 54,690.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,690.64/319.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.17

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