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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.59, 478.56 and 204.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.59, 478.56 and 204.17 is: 305.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.59 : 478.56 = 204.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.59/478.56 = 204.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.59x = 478.56 × 204.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.59x = 97,705.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,705.20/319.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.72

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