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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.93, 536.19 and 319.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.93, 536.19 and 319.23 is: 478.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.93 : 536.19 = 319.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.93/536.19 = 319.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.93x = 536.19 × 319.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.93x = 171,167.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,167.93/357.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.22

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