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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.50, 332.21 and 59.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.50, 332.21 and 59.19 is: 88.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.50 : 332.21 = 59.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.50/332.21 = 59.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.50x = 332.21 × 59.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.50x = 19,663.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,663.51/221.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.78

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