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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.44, 478.16 and 204.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.44, 478.16 and 204.02 is: 305.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.44 : 478.16 = 204.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.44/478.16 = 204.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.44x = 478.16 × 204.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.44x = 97,550.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,550.79/319.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.38

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