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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.01, 331.51 and 58.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.01, 331.51 and 58.68 is: 88.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.01 : 331.51 = 58.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.01/331.51 = 58.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.01x = 331.51 × 58.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.01x = 19,453.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,453.01/221.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.02

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