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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.62, 495.90 and 87.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.62, 495.90 and 87.12 is: 130.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.62 : 495.90 = 87.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.62/495.90 = 87.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.62x = 495.90 × 87.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.62x = 43,202.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,202.81/330.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.67

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