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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.15, 479.13 and 203.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.15, 479.13 and 203.73 is: 305.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.15 : 479.13 = 203.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.15/479.13 = 203.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.15x = 479.13 × 203.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.15x = 97,613.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,613.15/319.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.85

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