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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.32, 332.00 and 59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.32, 332.00 and 59 is: 88.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.32 : 332.00 = 59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.32/332.00 = 59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.32x = 332.00 × 59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.32x = 19,587.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,587.71/221.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.50

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