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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.59, 330.85 and 58.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.59, 330.85 and 58.29 is: 87.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.59 : 330.85 = 58.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.59/330.85 = 58.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.59x = 330.85 × 58.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.59x = 19,285.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,285.25/220.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.43

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