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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.05, 496.56 and 87.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.05, 496.56 and 87.58 is: 131.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.05 : 496.56 = 87.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.05/496.56 = 87.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.05x = 496.56 × 87.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.05x = 43,489.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,489.67/331.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.37

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