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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.14, 478.65 and 156.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.14, 478.65 and 156.78 is: 235.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.14 : 478.65 = 156.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.14/478.65 = 156.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.14x = 478.65 × 156.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.14x = 75,042.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,042.75/319.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.14

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