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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.01, 478.69 and 156.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.01, 478.69 and 156.83 is: 235.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.01 : 478.69 = 156.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.01/478.69 = 156.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.01x = 478.69 × 156.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.01x = 75,070.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,070.17/319.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.33

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