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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.20, 331.73 and 58.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.20, 331.73 and 58.86 is: 88.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.20 : 331.73 = 58.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.20/331.73 = 58.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.20x = 331.73 × 58.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.20x = 19,525.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,525.55/221.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.27

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