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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.59, 479.29 and 114.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.59, 479.29 and 114.09 is: 171.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.59 : 479.29 = 114.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.59/479.29 = 114.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.59x = 479.29 × 114.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.59x = 54,682.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,682.20/319.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.10

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