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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.47, 332.21 and 59.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.47, 332.21 and 59.15 is: 88.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.47 : 332.21 = 59.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.47/332.21 = 59.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.47x = 332.21 × 59.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.47x = 19,649.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,649.93/221.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.73

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