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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.69, 331.05 and 58.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.69, 331.05 and 58.38 is: 87.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.69 : 331.05 = 58.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.69/331.05 = 58.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.69x = 331.05 × 58.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.69x = 19,326.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,326.70/220.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.58

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