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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.94, 479.89 and 114.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.94, 479.89 and 114.47 is: 171.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.94 : 479.89 = 114.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.94/479.89 = 114.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.94x = 479.89 × 114.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.94x = 54,932.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,932.72/319.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.70

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