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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.29, 478.91 and 124.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.29, 478.91 and 124.23 is: 186.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.29 : 478.91 = 124.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.29/478.91 = 124.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.29x = 478.91 × 124.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.29x = 59,497.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,497.10/319.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.34

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