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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.85, 479.85 and 114.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.85, 479.85 and 114.44 is: 171.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.85 : 479.85 = 114.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.85/479.85 = 114.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.85x = 479.85 × 114.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.85x = 54,914.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,914.03/319.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.69

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