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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.38, 479 and 124.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.38, 479 and 124.28 is: 186.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.38 : 479 = 124.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.38/479 = 124.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.38x = 479 × 124.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.38x = 59,530.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,530.12/319.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.39

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