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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.07, 479.87 and 114.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.07, 479.87 and 114.54 is: 171.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.07 : 479.87 = 114.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.07/479.87 = 114.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.07x = 479.87 × 114.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.07x = 54,964.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,964.31/320.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.73

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