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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.13, 330.20 and 57.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.13, 330.20 and 57.81 is: 86.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.13 : 330.20 = 57.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.13/330.20 = 57.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.13x = 330.20 × 57.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.13x = 19,088.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,088.86/220.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86.72

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