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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.97, 331.48 and 58.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.97, 331.48 and 58.66 is: 88.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.97 : 331.48 = 58.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.97/331.48 = 58.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.97x = 331.48 × 58.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.97x = 19,444.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,444.62/220.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.00

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