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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.58, 479.39 and 100.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.58, 479.39 and 100.19 is: 150.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.58 : 479.39 = 100.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.58/479.39 = 100.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.58x = 479.39 × 100.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.58x = 48,030.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,030.08/319.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.29

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