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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.10, 478.75 and 203.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.10, 478.75 and 203.64 is: 305.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.10 : 478.75 = 203.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.10/478.75 = 203.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.10x = 478.75 × 203.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.10x = 97,492.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,492.65/319.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.52

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