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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.34, 330.48 and 58.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.34, 330.48 and 58.04 is: 87.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.34 : 330.48 = 58.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.34/330.48 = 58.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.34x = 330.48 × 58.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.34x = 19,180.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,180.65/220.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.05

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