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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.46, 479.30 and 157.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.46, 479.30 and 157.10 is: 235.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.46 : 479.30 = 157.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.46/479.30 = 157.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.46x = 479.30 × 157.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.46x = 75,294.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,294.85/319.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.70

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