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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.48, 479.28 and 189.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.48, 479.28 and 189.43 is: 284.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.48 : 479.28 = 189.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.48/479.28 = 189.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.48x = 479.28 × 189.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.48x = 90,790.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,790.01/319.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.18

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