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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.30, 330.47 and 57.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.30, 330.47 and 57.98 is: 86.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.30 : 330.47 = 57.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.30/330.47 = 57.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.30x = 330.47 × 57.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.30x = 19,161.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,161.32/220.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86.98

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