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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.20, 478.49 and 157.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.20, 478.49 and 157.11 is: 235.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.20 : 478.49 = 157.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.20/478.49 = 157.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.20x = 478.49 × 157.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.20x = 75,174.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,174.78/319.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.51

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