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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.39, 330.58 and 58.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.39, 330.58 and 58.09 is: 87.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.39 : 330.58 = 58.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.39/330.58 = 58.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.39x = 330.58 × 58.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.39x = 19,201.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,201.74/220.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.13

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