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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.30, 495.44 and 86.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.30, 495.44 and 86.85 is: 130.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.30 : 495.44 = 86.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.30/495.44 = 86.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.30x = 495.44 × 86.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.30x = 43,028.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,028.53/330.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.27

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