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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.73, 479.61 and 88.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.73, 479.61 and 88.65 is: 132.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.73 : 479.61 = 88.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.73/479.61 = 88.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.73x = 479.61 × 88.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.73x = 42,517.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,517.43/319.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.98

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