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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.87, 479.83 and 100.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.87, 479.83 and 100.52 is: 150.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.87 : 479.83 = 100.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.87/479.83 = 100.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.87x = 479.83 × 100.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.87x = 48,232.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,232.51/319.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.79

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