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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.19, 495.28 and 86.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.19, 495.28 and 86.70 is: 130.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.19 : 495.28 = 86.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.19/495.28 = 86.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.19x = 495.28 × 86.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.19x = 42,940.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,940.78/330.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.05

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