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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.17, 478.97 and 156.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.17, 478.97 and 156.86 is: 235.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.17 : 478.97 = 156.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.17/478.97 = 156.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.17x = 478.97 × 156.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.17x = 75,128.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,128.06/319.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.39

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