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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319, 477.96 and 156.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319, 477.96 and 156.46 is: 234.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319 : 477.96 = 156.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319/477.96 = 156.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319x = 477.96 × 156.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319x = 74,781.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,781.62/319
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.43

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