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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.38, 495.53 and 86.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.38, 495.53 and 86.93 is: 130.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.38 : 495.53 = 86.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.38/495.53 = 86.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.38x = 495.53 × 86.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.38x = 43,076.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,076.42/330.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.38

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