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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.98, 479.80 and 114.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.98, 479.80 and 114.49 is: 171.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.98 : 479.80 = 114.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.98/479.80 = 114.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.98x = 479.80 × 114.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.98x = 54,932.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,932.30/319.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.67

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