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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.86, 479.82 and 114.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.86, 479.82 and 114.45 is: 171.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.86 : 479.82 = 114.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.86/479.82 = 114.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.86x = 479.82 × 114.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.86x = 54,915.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,915.40/319.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.69

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