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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.64, 479.26 and 155.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.64, 479.26 and 155.08 is: 232.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.64 : 479.26 = 155.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.64/479.26 = 155.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.64x = 479.26 × 155.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.64x = 74,323.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,323.64/319.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.52

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