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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.07, 331.61 and 58.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.07, 331.61 and 58.77 is: 88.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.07 : 331.61 = 58.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.07/331.61 = 58.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.07x = 331.61 × 58.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.07x = 19,488.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,488.72/221.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.16

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