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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.55, 479.32 and 103.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.55, 479.32 and 103.13 is: 154.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.55 : 479.32 = 103.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.55/479.32 = 103.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.55x = 479.32 × 103.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.55x = 49,429.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,429.62/319.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.68

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