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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.44, 479.22 and 165.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.44, 479.22 and 165.30 is: 247.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.44 : 479.22 = 165.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.44/479.22 = 165.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.44x = 479.22 × 165.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.44x = 79,215.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,215.07/319.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.98

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