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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.29, 478.75 and 154.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.29, 478.75 and 154.70 is: 231.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.29 : 478.75 = 154.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.29/478.75 = 154.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.29x = 478.75 × 154.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.29x = 74,061.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,061.85/319.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.96

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