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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.38, 478.95 and 156.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.38, 478.95 and 156.98 is: 235.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.38 : 478.95 = 156.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.38/478.95 = 156.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.38x = 478.95 × 156.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.38x = 75,183.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,183.18/319.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.40

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