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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.43, 332.15 and 59.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.43, 332.15 and 59.11 is: 88.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.43 : 332.15 = 59.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.43/332.15 = 59.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.43x = 332.15 × 59.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.43x = 19,633.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,633.39/221.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.67

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