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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.53, 479.33 and 88.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.53, 479.33 and 88.42 is: 132.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.53 : 479.33 = 88.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.53/479.33 = 88.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.53x = 479.33 × 88.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.53x = 42,382.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,382.36/319.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.64

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