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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.54, 479.04 and 157.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.54, 479.04 and 157.30 is: 235.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.54 : 479.04 = 157.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.54/479.04 = 157.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.54x = 479.04 × 157.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.54x = 75,352.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,352.99/319.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.82

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