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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.87, 331.28 and 58.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.87, 331.28 and 58.57 is: 87.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.87 : 331.28 = 58.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.87/331.28 = 58.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.87x = 331.28 × 58.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.87x = 19,401.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,401.27/220.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.84

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