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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.11, 478.63 and 154.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.11, 478.63 and 154.63 is: 231.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.11 : 478.63 = 154.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.11/478.63 = 154.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.11x = 478.63 × 154.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.11x = 74,010.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,010.10/319.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.93

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