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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.26, 496.85 and 87.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.26, 496.85 and 87.81 is: 131.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.26 : 496.85 = 87.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.26/496.85 = 87.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.26x = 496.85 × 87.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.26x = 43,625.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,625.91/331.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.70

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