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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.70, 496.07 and 87.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.70, 496.07 and 87.25 is: 130.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.70 : 496.07 = 87.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.70/496.07 = 87.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.70x = 496.07 × 87.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.70x = 43,282.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,282.11/330.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.88

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