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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.67, 479.42 and 114.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.67, 479.42 and 114.21 is: 171.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.67 : 479.42 = 114.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.67/479.42 = 114.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.67x = 479.42 × 114.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.67x = 54,753.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,753.99/319.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.29

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