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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.77, 479.66 and 88.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.77, 479.66 and 88.66 is: 132.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.77 : 479.66 = 88.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.77/479.66 = 88.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.77x = 479.66 × 88.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.77x = 42,525.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,525.68/319.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.99

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