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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.67, 495.97 and 87.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.67, 495.97 and 87.22 is: 130.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.67 : 495.97 = 87.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.67/495.97 = 87.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.67x = 495.97 × 87.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.67x = 43,258.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,258.50/330.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.82

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