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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.65, 479.17 and 203.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.65, 479.17 and 203.74 is: 305.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.65 : 479.17 = 203.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.65/479.17 = 203.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.65x = 479.17 × 203.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.65x = 97,626.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,626.10/319.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.42

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