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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.23, 478.96 and 189.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.23, 478.96 and 189.34 is: 284.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.23 : 478.96 = 189.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.23/478.96 = 189.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.23x = 478.96 × 189.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.23x = 90,686.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,686.29/319.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.08

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