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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.90, 479.67 and 155.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.90, 479.67 and 155.32 is: 232.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.90 : 479.67 = 155.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.90/479.67 = 155.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.90x = 479.67 × 155.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.90x = 74,501.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,501.44/319.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.89

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