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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.54, 479.33 and 114.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.54, 479.33 and 114.13 is: 171.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.54 : 479.33 = 114.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.54/479.33 = 114.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.54x = 479.33 × 114.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.54x = 54,705.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,705.93/319.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.20

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