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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.29, 496.91 and 87.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.29, 496.91 and 87.82 is: 131.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.29 : 496.91 = 87.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.29/496.91 = 87.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.29x = 496.91 × 87.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.29x = 43,637.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,637.61/331.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.72

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