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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.79, 331.21 and 58.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.79, 331.21 and 58.49 is: 87.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.79 : 331.21 = 58.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.79/331.21 = 58.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.79x = 331.21 × 58.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.79x = 19,370.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,370.82/220.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.73

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