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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.40, 330.58 and 58.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.40, 330.58 and 58.10 is: 87.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.40 : 330.58 = 58.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.40/330.58 = 58.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.40x = 330.58 × 58.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.40x = 19,206.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,206.41/220.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.14

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