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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.34, 331.98 and 59.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.34, 331.98 and 59.03 is: 88.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.34 : 331.98 = 59.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.34/331.98 = 59.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.34x = 331.98 × 59.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.34x = 19,596.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,596.78/221.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.54

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