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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.03, 496.55 and 87.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.03, 496.55 and 87.56 is: 131.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.03 : 496.55 = 87.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.03/496.55 = 87.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.03x = 496.55 × 87.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.03x = 43,477.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,477.92/331.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.34

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