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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.26, 330.41 and 57.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.26, 330.41 and 57.95 is: 86.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.26 : 330.41 = 57.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.26/330.41 = 57.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.26x = 330.41 × 57.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.26x = 19,147.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,147.26/220.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86.93

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