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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.19, 479.93 and 114.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.19, 479.93 and 114.59 is: 171.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.19 : 479.93 = 114.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.19/479.93 = 114.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.19x = 479.93 × 114.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.19x = 54,994.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,994.46/320.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.76

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