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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.42, 332.10 and 59.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.42, 332.10 and 59.12 is: 88.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.42 : 332.10 = 59.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.42/332.10 = 59.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.42x = 332.10 × 59.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.42x = 19,632.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,632.09/221.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.67

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