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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.25, 495.39 and 86.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.25, 495.39 and 86.77 is: 130.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.25 : 495.39 = 86.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.25/495.39 = 86.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.25x = 495.39 × 86.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.25x = 42,984.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,984.99/330.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.16

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