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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.97, 480.02 and 114.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.97, 480.02 and 114.53 is: 171.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.97 : 480.02 = 114.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.97/480.02 = 114.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.97x = 480.02 × 114.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.97x = 54,973.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,973.72/319.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.81

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