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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.63, 332.46 and 59.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.63, 332.46 and 59.31 is: 88.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.63 : 332.46 = 59.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.63/332.46 = 59.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.63x = 332.46 × 59.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.63x = 19,718.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,718.20/221.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.97

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