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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.79, 479.48 and 157.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.79, 479.48 and 157.38 is: 235.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.79 : 479.48 = 157.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.79/479.48 = 157.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.79x = 479.48 × 157.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.79x = 75,459.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,459.78/319.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.97

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