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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.55, 495.83 and 87.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.55, 495.83 and 87.07 is: 130.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.55 : 495.83 = 87.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.55/495.83 = 87.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.55x = 495.83 × 87.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.55x = 43,171.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,171.92/330.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.61

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