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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.94, 479.62 and 103.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.94, 479.62 and 103.38 is: 154.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.94 : 479.62 = 103.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.94/479.62 = 103.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.94x = 479.62 × 103.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.94x = 49,583.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,583.12/319.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.98

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