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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.44, 495.59 and 86.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.44, 495.59 and 86.95 is: 130.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.44 : 495.59 = 86.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.44/495.59 = 86.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.44x = 495.59 × 86.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.44x = 43,091.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,091.55/330.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.41

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