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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.96, 496.42 and 87.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.96, 496.42 and 87.49 is: 131.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.96 : 496.42 = 87.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.96/496.42 = 87.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.96x = 496.42 × 87.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.96x = 43,430.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,430.33/330.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.23

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