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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.16, 479.01 and 238.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.16, 479.01 and 238.16 is: 357.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.16 : 479.01 = 238.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.16/479.01 = 238.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.16x = 479.01 × 238.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.16x = 114,081.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,081.02/319.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.44

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