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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.59, 479.70 and 157.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.59, 479.70 and 157.41 is: 236.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.59 : 479.70 = 157.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.59/479.70 = 157.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.59x = 479.70 × 157.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.59x = 75,509.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,509.58/319.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.27

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