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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.64, 479.40 and 88.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.64, 479.40 and 88.53 is: 132.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.64 : 479.40 = 88.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.64/479.40 = 88.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.64x = 479.40 × 88.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.64x = 42,441.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,441.28/319.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.78

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