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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.24, 496.82 and 87.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.24, 496.82 and 87.78 is: 131.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.24 : 496.82 = 87.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.24/496.82 = 87.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.24x = 496.82 × 87.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.24x = 43,610.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,610.86/331.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.66

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