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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.65, 332.45 and 59.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.65, 332.45 and 59.32 is: 88.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.65 : 332.45 = 59.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.65/332.45 = 59.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.65x = 332.45 × 59.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.65x = 19,720.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,720.93/221.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.97

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