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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.94, 479.84 and 88.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.94, 479.84 and 88.77 is: 133.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.94 : 479.84 = 88.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.94/479.84 = 88.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.94x = 479.84 × 88.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.94x = 42,595.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,595.62/319.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.14

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