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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.17, 478.35 and 136.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.17, 478.35 and 136.38 is: 204.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.17 : 478.35 = 136.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.17/478.35 = 136.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.17x = 478.35 × 136.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.17x = 65,237.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,237.37/319.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.40

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