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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.13, 478.67 and 156.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.13, 478.67 and 156.75 is: 235.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.13 : 478.67 = 156.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.13/478.67 = 156.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.13x = 478.67 × 156.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.13x = 75,030.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,030.74/319.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.11

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