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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.50, 478.89 and 157.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.50, 478.89 and 157.28 is: 235.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.50 : 478.89 = 157.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.50/478.89 = 157.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.50x = 478.89 × 157.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.50x = 75,317.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,317.42/319.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.74

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