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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.09, 478.23 and 136.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.09, 478.23 and 136.24 is: 204.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.09 : 478.23 = 136.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.09/478.23 = 136.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.09x = 478.23 × 136.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.09x = 65,154.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,154.06/319.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.19

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