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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.88, 479.93 and 175.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.88, 479.93 and 175.50 is: 263.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.88 : 479.93 = 175.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.88/479.93 = 175.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.88x = 479.93 × 175.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.88x = 84,226.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,226.84/319.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.31

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