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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.22, 478.67 and 124.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.22, 478.67 and 124.31 is: 186.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.22 : 478.67 = 124.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.22/478.67 = 124.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.22x = 478.67 × 124.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.22x = 59,502.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,502.58/319.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.40

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