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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.26, 478.92 and 88.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.26, 478.92 and 88.17 is: 132.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.26 : 478.92 = 88.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.26/478.92 = 88.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.26x = 478.92 × 88.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.26x = 42,226.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,226.38/319.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.26

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