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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.69, 479.55 and 114.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.69, 479.55 and 114.27 is: 171.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.69 : 479.55 = 114.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.69/479.55 = 114.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.69x = 479.55 × 114.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.69x = 54,798.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,798.18/319.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.41

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