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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.70, 479.66 and 114.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.70, 479.66 and 114.32 is: 171.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.70 : 479.66 = 114.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.70/479.66 = 114.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.70x = 479.66 × 114.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.70x = 54,832.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,832.66/319.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.51

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