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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.84, 479.68 and 103.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.84, 479.68 and 103.44 is: 155.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.84 : 479.68 = 103.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.84/479.68 = 103.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.84x = 479.68 × 103.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.84x = 49,618.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,618.10/319.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.13

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