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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.64, 479.39 and 114.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.64, 479.39 and 114.20 is: 171.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.64 : 479.39 = 114.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.64/479.39 = 114.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.64x = 479.39 × 114.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.64x = 54,747.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,747.82/319.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.28

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