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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.81, 479.69 and 88.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.81, 479.69 and 88.71 is: 133.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.81 : 479.69 = 88.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.81/479.69 = 88.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.81x = 479.69 × 88.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.81x = 42,553.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,553.30/319.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.06

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