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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.46, 478.76 and 154.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.46, 478.76 and 154.94 is: 232.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.46 : 478.76 = 154.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.46/478.76 = 154.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.46x = 478.76 × 154.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.46x = 74,175.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,175.91/319.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.20

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