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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.54, 332.29 and 59.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.54, 332.29 and 59.24 is: 88.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.54 : 332.29 = 59.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.54/332.29 = 59.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.54x = 332.29 × 59.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.54x = 19,684.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,684.56/221.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.85

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