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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.76, 479.60 and 103.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.76, 479.60 and 103.34 is: 154.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.76 : 479.60 = 103.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.76/479.60 = 103.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.76x = 479.60 × 103.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.76x = 49,558.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,558.95/319.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.99

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