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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.93, 479.93 and 114.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.93, 479.93 and 114.55 is: 171.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.93 : 479.93 = 114.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.93/479.93 = 114.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.93x = 479.93 × 114.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.93x = 54,974.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,974.21/319.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.83

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