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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.33, 479.01 and 88.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.33, 479.01 and 88.22 is: 132.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.33 : 479.01 = 88.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.33/479.01 = 88.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.33x = 479.01 × 88.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.33x = 42,258.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,258.26/319.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.33

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