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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.20, 478.48 and 157.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.20, 478.48 and 157.12 is: 235.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.20 : 478.48 = 157.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.20/478.48 = 157.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.20x = 478.48 × 157.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.20x = 75,178.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,178.78/319.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.52

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