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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.09, 478.03 and 156.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.09, 478.03 and 156.28 is: 234.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.09 : 478.03 = 156.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.09/478.03 = 156.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.09x = 478.03 × 156.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.09x = 74,706.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,706.53/319.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.12

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