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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.88, 331.34 and 58.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.88, 331.34 and 58.56 is: 87.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.88 : 331.34 = 58.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.88/331.34 = 58.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.88x = 331.34 × 58.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.88x = 19,403.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,403.27/220.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.85

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