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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.68, 479.52 and 103.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.68, 479.52 and 103.14 is: 154.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.68 : 479.52 = 103.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.68/479.52 = 103.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.68x = 479.52 × 103.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.68x = 49,457.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,457.69/319.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.71

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