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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.76, 479.60 and 114.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.76, 479.60 and 114.32 is: 171.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.76 : 479.60 = 114.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.76/479.60 = 114.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.76x = 479.60 × 114.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.76x = 54,827.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,827.87/319.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.47

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