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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.44, 479.96 and 157.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.44, 479.96 and 157.44 is: 236.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.44 : 479.96 = 157.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.44/479.96 = 157.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.44x = 479.96 × 157.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.44x = 75,564.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,564.90/319.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.55

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