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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.08, 495.08 and 86.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.08, 495.08 and 86.60 is: 129.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.08 : 495.08 = 86.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.08/495.08 = 86.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.08x = 495.08 × 86.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.08x = 42,875.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,875.06/330.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.89

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