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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.28, 478.81 and 154.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.28, 478.81 and 154.65 is: 231.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.28 : 478.81 = 154.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.28/478.81 = 154.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.28x = 478.81 × 154.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.28x = 74,047.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,047.58/319.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.92

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