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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.95, 479.92 and 175.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.95, 479.92 and 175.59 is: 263.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.95 : 479.92 = 175.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.95/479.92 = 175.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.95x = 479.92 × 175.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.95x = 84,266.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,266.75/319.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.38

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