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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.54, 479.01 and 203.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.54, 479.01 and 203.66 is: 305.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.54 : 479.01 = 203.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.54/479.01 = 203.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.54x = 479.01 × 203.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.54x = 97,554.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,554.16/319.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.30

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