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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.01, 479.88 and 114.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.01, 479.88 and 114.54 is: 171.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.01 : 479.88 = 114.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.01/479.88 = 114.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.01x = 479.88 × 114.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.01x = 54,965.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,965.46/320.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.76

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