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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.84, 479.94 and 148.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.84, 479.94 and 148.84 is: 223.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.84 : 479.94 = 148.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.84/479.94 = 148.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.84x = 479.94 × 148.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.84x = 71,434.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,434.27/319.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.34

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