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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.83, 480.66 and 157.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.83, 480.66 and 157.62 is: 236.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.83 : 480.66 = 157.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.83/480.66 = 157.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.83x = 480.66 × 157.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.83x = 75,762.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,762.84/319.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.89

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