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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.53, 479.24 and 143.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.53, 479.24 and 143.83 is: 215.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.53 : 479.24 = 143.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.53/479.24 = 143.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.53x = 479.24 × 143.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.53x = 68,927.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,927.17/319.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.71

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