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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.25, 479.33 and 204.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.25, 479.33 and 204.42 is: 306.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.25 : 479.33 = 204.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.25/479.33 = 204.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.25x = 479.33 × 204.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.25x = 97,983.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,983.62/319.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.92

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