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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.21, 479.37 and 175.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.21, 479.37 and 175.03 is: 262.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.21 : 479.37 = 175.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.21/479.37 = 175.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.21x = 479.37 × 175.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.21x = 83,904.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,904.13/319.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.85

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