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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.51, 479.40 and 157.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.51, 479.40 and 157.20 is: 235.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.51 : 479.40 = 157.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.51/479.40 = 157.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.51x = 479.40 × 157.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.51x = 75,361.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,361.68/319.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.87

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