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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.71, 479.48 and 88.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.71, 479.48 and 88.54 is: 132.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.71 : 479.48 = 88.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.71/479.48 = 88.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.71x = 479.48 × 88.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.71x = 42,453.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,453.16/319.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.79

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