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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.18, 495.26 and 86.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.18, 495.26 and 86.71 is: 130.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.18 : 495.26 = 86.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.18/495.26 = 86.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.18x = 495.26 × 86.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.18x = 42,942.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,942.32/330.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.06

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