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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.71, 479.58 and 114.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.71, 479.58 and 114.33 is: 171.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.71 : 479.58 = 114.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.71/479.58 = 114.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.71x = 479.58 × 114.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.71x = 54,830.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,830.38/319.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.50

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