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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.41, 479.08 and 88.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.41, 479.08 and 88.29 is: 132.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.41 : 479.08 = 88.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.41/479.08 = 88.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.41x = 479.08 × 88.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.41x = 42,298.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,298.08/319.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.43

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