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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.36, 495.53 and 86.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.36, 495.53 and 86.88 is: 130.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.36 : 495.53 = 86.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.36/495.53 = 86.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.36x = 495.53 × 86.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.36x = 43,051.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,051.21/330.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.32

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