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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.61, 478.94 and 157.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.61, 478.94 and 157.10 is: 235.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.61 : 478.94 = 157.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.61/478.94 = 157.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.61x = 478.94 × 157.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.61x = 75,238.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,238.29/319.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.40

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