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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.02, 330.03 and 57.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.02, 330.03 and 57.71 is: 86.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.02 : 330.03 = 57.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.02/330.03 = 57.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.02x = 330.03 × 57.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.02x = 19,044.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,044.38/220.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86.56

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