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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.56, 330.84 and 58.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.56, 330.84 and 58.24 is: 87.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.56 : 330.84 = 58.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.56/330.84 = 58.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.56x = 330.84 × 58.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.56x = 19,268.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,268.12/220.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.36

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