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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.06, 479.04 and 156.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.06, 479.04 and 156.79 is: 235.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.06 : 479.04 = 156.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.06/479.04 = 156.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.06x = 479.04 × 156.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.06x = 75,108.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,108.68/319.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.41

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