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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.46, 332.16 and 59.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.46, 332.16 and 59.16 is: 88.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.46 : 332.16 = 59.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.46/332.16 = 59.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.46x = 332.16 × 59.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.46x = 19,650.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,650.59/221.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.73

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