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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.80, 479.85 and 155.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.80, 479.85 and 155.41 is: 233.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.80 : 479.85 = 155.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.80/479.85 = 155.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.80x = 479.85 × 155.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.80x = 74,571.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,571.24/319.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.18

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