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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.41, 495.61 and 86.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.41, 495.61 and 86.92 is: 130.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.41 : 495.61 = 86.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.41/495.61 = 86.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.41x = 495.61 × 86.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.41x = 43,078.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,078.42/330.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.38

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