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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.88, 479.52 and 114.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.88, 479.52 and 114.30 is: 171.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.88 : 479.52 = 114.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.88/479.52 = 114.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.88x = 479.52 × 114.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.88x = 54,811.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,811.13/319.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.35

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