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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.78, 479.72 and 114.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.78, 479.72 and 114.29 is: 171.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.78 : 479.72 = 114.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.78/479.72 = 114.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.78x = 479.72 × 114.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.78x = 54,827.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,827.20/319.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.45

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