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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.33, 478.95 and 102.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.33, 478.95 and 102.88 is: 154.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.33 : 478.95 = 102.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.33/478.95 = 102.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.33x = 478.95 × 102.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.33x = 49,274.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,274.38/319.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.31

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