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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.52, 330.76 and 58.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.52, 330.76 and 58.20 is: 87.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.52 : 330.76 = 58.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.52/330.76 = 58.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.52x = 330.76 × 58.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.52x = 19,251.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,251.55/220.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.30

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