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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.88, 479.72 and 155.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.88, 479.72 and 155.34 is: 232.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.88 : 479.72 = 155.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.88/479.72 = 155.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.88x = 479.72 × 155.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.88x = 74,518.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,518.93/319.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.96

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