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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.98, 479 and 175.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.98, 479 and 175.26 is: 262.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.98 : 479 = 175.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.98/479 = 175.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.98x = 479 × 175.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.98x = 83,949.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,949.54/319.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.36

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