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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.77, 331.16 and 58.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.77, 331.16 and 58.46 is: 87.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.77 : 331.16 = 58.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.77/331.16 = 58.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.77x = 331.16 × 58.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.77x = 19,357.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,357.67/220.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.68

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