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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.88, 479.62 and 114.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.88, 479.62 and 114.41 is: 171.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.88 : 479.62 = 114.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.88/479.62 = 114.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.88x = 479.62 × 114.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.88x = 54,870.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,870.35/319.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.54

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