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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.64, 479.10 and 156.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.64, 479.10 and 156.96 is: 235.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.64 : 479.10 = 156.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.64/479.10 = 156.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.64x = 479.10 × 156.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.64x = 75,199.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,199.54/319.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.26

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