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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.65, 479.11 and 155.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.65, 479.11 and 155.20 is: 232.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.65 : 479.11 = 155.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.65/479.11 = 155.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.65x = 479.11 × 155.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.65x = 74,358.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,358.39/319.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.63

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