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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.22, 330.33 and 57.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.22, 330.33 and 57.91 is: 86.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.22 : 330.33 = 57.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.22/330.33 = 57.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.22x = 330.33 × 57.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.22x = 19,129.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,129.41/220.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86.87

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