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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.77, 479.58 and 114.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.77, 479.58 and 114.35 is: 171.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.77 : 479.58 = 114.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.77/479.58 = 114.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.77x = 479.58 × 114.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.77x = 54,841.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,841.00/319.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.50

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