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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.61, 479.30 and 178.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.61, 479.30 and 178.88 is: 268.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.61 : 479.30 = 178.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.61/479.30 = 178.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.61x = 479.30 × 178.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.61x = 85,733.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,733.89/319.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.25

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