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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.16, 330.26 and 57.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.16, 330.26 and 57.85 is: 86.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.16 : 330.26 = 57.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.16/330.26 = 57.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.16x = 330.26 × 57.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.16x = 19,104.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,104.86/220.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86.78

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