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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.22, 478.89 and 156.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.22, 478.89 and 156.89 is: 235.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.22 : 478.89 = 156.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.22/478.89 = 156.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.22x = 478.89 × 156.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.22x = 75,133.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,133.05/319.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.36

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