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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.95, 496.37 and 87.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.95, 496.37 and 87.49 is: 131.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.95 : 496.37 = 87.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.95/496.37 = 87.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.95x = 496.37 × 87.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.95x = 43,427.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,427.41/330.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.22

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