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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.39, 332.09 and 59.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.39, 332.09 and 59.07 is: 88.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.39 : 332.09 = 59.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.39/332.09 = 59.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.39x = 332.09 × 59.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.39x = 19,617.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,617.51/221.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.61

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