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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.72, 496.09 and 87.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.72, 496.09 and 87.24 is: 130.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.72 : 496.09 = 87.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.72/496.09 = 87.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.72x = 496.09 × 87.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.72x = 43,280.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,280.86/330.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.87

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