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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.62, 479.43 and 97.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.62, 479.43 and 97.22 is: 145.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.62 : 479.43 = 97.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.62/479.43 = 97.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.62x = 479.43 × 97.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.62x = 46,610.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,610.18/319.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.83

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