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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.62, 479.57 and 157.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.62, 479.57 and 157.31 is: 236.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.62 : 479.57 = 157.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.62/479.57 = 157.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.62x = 479.57 × 157.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.62x = 75,437.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,437.97/319.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.02

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