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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.23, 479.08 and 237.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.23, 479.08 and 237.15 is: 355.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.23 : 479.08 = 237.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.23/479.08 = 237.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.23x = 479.08 × 237.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.23x = 113,613.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,613.12/319.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.90

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