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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.82, 479.03 and 155.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.82, 479.03 and 155.43 is: 232.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.82 : 479.03 = 155.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.82/479.03 = 155.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.82x = 479.03 × 155.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.82x = 74,454.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,454.86/319.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.81

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