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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.61, 495.93 and 87.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.61, 495.93 and 87.14 is: 130.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.61 : 495.93 = 87.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.61/495.93 = 87.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.61x = 495.93 × 87.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.61x = 43,215.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,215.34/330.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.71

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