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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.36, 478.92 and 157.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.36, 478.92 and 157.12 is: 235.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.36 : 478.92 = 157.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.36/478.92 = 157.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.36x = 478.92 × 157.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.36x = 75,247.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,247.91/319.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.62

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