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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.17, 330.25 and 57.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.17, 330.25 and 57.86 is: 86.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.17 : 330.25 = 57.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.17/330.25 = 57.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.17x = 330.25 × 57.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.17x = 19,108.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,108.27/220.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86.79

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