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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.87, 479.02 and 203.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.87, 479.02 and 203.98 is: 305.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.87 : 479.02 = 203.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.87/479.02 = 203.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.87x = 479.02 × 203.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.87x = 97,708.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,708.36/319.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.46

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