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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.27, 479.01 and 156.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.27, 479.01 and 156.88 is: 235.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.27 : 479.01 = 156.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.27/479.01 = 156.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.27x = 479.01 × 156.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.27x = 75,147.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,147.09/319.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.37

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