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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.11, 495.15 and 86.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.11, 495.15 and 86.63 is: 129.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.11 : 495.15 = 86.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.11/495.15 = 86.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.11x = 495.15 × 86.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.11x = 42,892.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,892.04/330.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.93

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