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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.64, 330.95 and 58.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.64, 330.95 and 58.33 is: 87.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.64 : 330.95 = 58.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.64/330.95 = 58.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.64x = 330.95 × 58.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.64x = 19,302.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,302.37/220.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.48

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