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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.79, 479.50 and 157.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.79, 479.50 and 157.27 is: 235.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.79 : 479.50 = 157.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.79/479.50 = 157.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.79x = 479.50 × 157.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.79x = 75,410.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,410.97/319.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.81

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