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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.73, 331.10 and 58.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.73, 331.10 and 58.41 is: 87.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.73 : 331.10 = 58.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.73/331.10 = 58.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.73x = 331.10 × 58.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.73x = 19,339.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,339.70/220.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.62

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