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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.88, 479.82 and 88.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.88, 479.82 and 88.80 is: 133.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.88 : 479.82 = 88.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.88/479.82 = 88.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.88x = 479.82 × 88.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.88x = 42,608.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,608.02/319.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.20

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