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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.30, 331.95 and 58.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.30, 331.95 and 58.98 is: 88.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.30 : 331.95 = 58.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.30/331.95 = 58.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.30x = 331.95 × 58.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.30x = 19,576.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,576.46/221.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.46

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