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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.58, 479.52 and 204

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.58, 479.52 and 204 is: 306.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.58 : 479.52 = 204 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.58/479.52 = 204/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.58x = 479.52 × 204
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.58x = 97,821.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,821.06/319.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.09

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