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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.03, 331.56 and 58.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.03, 331.56 and 58.73 is: 88.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.03 : 331.56 = 58.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.03/331.56 = 58.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.03x = 331.56 × 58.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.03x = 19,470.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,470.86/221.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.09

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