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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.85, 479.62 and 155.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.85, 479.62 and 155.22 is: 232.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.85 : 479.62 = 155.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.85/479.62 = 155.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.85x = 479.62 × 155.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.85x = 74,445.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,445.01/319.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.75

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