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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.83, 479.72 and 100.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.83, 479.72 and 100.45 is: 150.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.83 : 479.72 = 100.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.83/479.72 = 100.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.83x = 479.72 × 100.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.83x = 48,185.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,185.48/319.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.66

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