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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.85, 479.45 and 114.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.85, 479.45 and 114.25 is: 171.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.85 : 479.45 = 114.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.85/479.45 = 114.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.85x = 479.45 × 114.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.85x = 54,777.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,777.16/319.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.26

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