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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.26, 331.88 and 58.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.26, 331.88 and 58.94 is: 88.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.26 : 331.88 = 58.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.26/331.88 = 58.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.26x = 331.88 × 58.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.26x = 19,561.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,561.01/221.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.41

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