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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.76, 331.14 and 58.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.76, 331.14 and 58.46 is: 87.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.76 : 331.14 = 58.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.76/331.14 = 58.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.76x = 331.14 × 58.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.76x = 19,356.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,356.50/220.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.68

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