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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.99, 479.81 and 114.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.99, 479.81 and 114.50 is: 171.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.99 : 479.81 = 114.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.99/479.81 = 114.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.99x = 479.81 × 114.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.99x = 54,938.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,938.25/319.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.69

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