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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.33, 330.51 and 58.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.33, 330.51 and 58.02 is: 87.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.33 : 330.51 = 58.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.33/330.51 = 58.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.33x = 330.51 × 58.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.33x = 19,174.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,174.68/220.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.03

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