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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.96, 479.34 and 175.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.96, 479.34 and 175.48 is: 262.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.96 : 479.34 = 175.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.96/479.34 = 175.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.96x = 479.34 × 175.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.96x = 84,114.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,114.58/319.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.89

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