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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.34, 479.28 and 157.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.34, 479.28 and 157.16 is: 235.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.34 : 479.28 = 157.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.34/479.28 = 157.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.34x = 479.28 × 157.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.34x = 75,323.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,323.64/319.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.87

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