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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.35, 332.03 and 59.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.35, 332.03 and 59.04 is: 88.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.35 : 332.03 = 59.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.35/332.03 = 59.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.35x = 332.03 × 59.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.35x = 19,601.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,601.73/221.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.56

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