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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.58, 332.36 and 59.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.58, 332.36 and 59.25 is: 88.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.58 : 332.36 = 59.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.58/332.36 = 59.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.58x = 332.36 × 59.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.58x = 19,692.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,692.03/221.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.87

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