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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.37, 332.03 and 59.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.37, 332.03 and 59.06 is: 88.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.37 : 332.03 = 59.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.37/332.03 = 59.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.37x = 332.03 × 59.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.37x = 19,607.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,607.74/221.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.57

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