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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.66, 479.72 and 238.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.66, 479.72 and 238.25 is: 357.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.66 : 479.72 = 238.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.66/479.72 = 238.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.66x = 479.72 × 238.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.66x = 114,295.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,295.08/319.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.55

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