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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.38, 479.22 and 203.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.38, 479.22 and 203.70 is: 305.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.38 : 479.22 = 203.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.38/479.22 = 203.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.38x = 479.22 × 203.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.38x = 97,617.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,617.11/319.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.65

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