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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.63, 330.96 and 58.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.63, 330.96 and 58.31 is: 87.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.63 : 330.96 = 58.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.63/330.96 = 58.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.63x = 330.96 × 58.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.63x = 19,299.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,299.32/220.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.47

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