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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.93, 479.77 and 114.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.93, 479.77 and 114.48 is: 171.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.93 : 479.77 = 114.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.93/479.77 = 114.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.93x = 479.77 × 114.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.93x = 54,923.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,923.78/319.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.68

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