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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.28, 478.99 and 154.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.28, 478.99 and 154.81 is: 232.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.28 : 478.99 = 154.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.28/478.99 = 154.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.28x = 478.99 × 154.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.28x = 74,152.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,152.44/319.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.25

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