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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.67, 479.54 and 114.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.67, 479.54 and 114.36 is: 171.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.67 : 479.54 = 114.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.67/479.54 = 114.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.67x = 479.54 × 114.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.67x = 54,840.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,840.19/319.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.55

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