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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.53, 478.98 and 114.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.53, 478.98 and 114.03 is: 170.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.53 : 478.98 = 114.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.53/478.98 = 114.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.53x = 478.98 × 114.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.53x = 54,618.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,618.09/319.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.93

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