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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.59, 332.35 and 59.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.59, 332.35 and 59.29 is: 88.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.59 : 332.35 = 59.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.59/332.35 = 59.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.59x = 332.35 × 59.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.59x = 19,705.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,705.03/221.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.93

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