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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.72, 331.04 and 58.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.72, 331.04 and 58.42 is: 87.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.72 : 331.04 = 58.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.72/331.04 = 58.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.72x = 331.04 × 58.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.72x = 19,338.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,338.46/220.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.62

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