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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.28, 479.10 and 157.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.28, 479.10 and 157.01 is: 235.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.28 : 479.10 = 157.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.28/479.10 = 157.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.28x = 479.10 × 157.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.28x = 75,223.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,223.49/319.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.60

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