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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.07, 478.74 and 156.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.07, 478.74 and 156.66 is: 235.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.07 : 478.74 = 156.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.07/478.74 = 156.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.07x = 478.74 × 156.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.07x = 74,999.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,999.41/319.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.06

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