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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.32, 330.49 and 58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.32, 330.49 and 58 is: 87.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.32 : 330.49 = 58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.32/330.49 = 58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.32x = 330.49 × 58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.32x = 19,168.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,168.57/220.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.00

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