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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.47, 330.72 and 58.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.47, 330.72 and 58.16 is: 87.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.47 : 330.72 = 58.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.47/330.72 = 58.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.47x = 330.72 × 58.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.47x = 19,233.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,233.02/220.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.24

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