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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.37, 330.55 and 58.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.37, 330.55 and 58.05 is: 87.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.37 : 330.55 = 58.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.37/330.55 = 58.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.37x = 330.55 × 58.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.37x = 19,188.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,188.43/220.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.07

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