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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.96, 331.41 and 58.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.96, 331.41 and 58.63 is: 87.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.96 : 331.41 = 58.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.96/331.41 = 58.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.96x = 331.41 × 58.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.96x = 19,430.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,430.57/220.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.94

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