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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320, 479.97 and 114.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320, 479.97 and 114.56 is: 171.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320 : 479.97 = 114.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320/479.97 = 114.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320x = 479.97 × 114.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320x = 54,985.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,985.36/320
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.83

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