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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.32, 479.00 and 88.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.32, 479.00 and 88.25 is: 132.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.32 : 479.00 = 88.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.32/479.00 = 88.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.32x = 479.00 × 88.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.32x = 42,268.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,268.91/319.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.37

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