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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.93, 479.86 and 103.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.93, 479.86 and 103.51 is: 155.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.93 : 479.86 = 103.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.93/479.86 = 103.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.93x = 479.86 × 103.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.93x = 49,670.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,670.31/319.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.25

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