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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.14, 478.71 and 237.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.14, 478.71 and 237.87 is: 356.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.14 : 478.71 = 237.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.14/478.71 = 237.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.14x = 478.71 × 237.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.14x = 113,870.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,870.75/319.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.81

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