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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.58, 330.87 and 58.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.58, 330.87 and 58.27 is: 87.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.58 : 330.87 = 58.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.58/330.87 = 58.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.58x = 330.87 × 58.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.58x = 19,278.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,278.14/220.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.40

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