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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.34, 478.56 and 203.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.34, 478.56 and 203.42 is: 304.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.34 : 478.56 = 203.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.34/478.56 = 203.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.34x = 478.56 × 203.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.34x = 97,348.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,348.68/319.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.84

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