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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.72, 332.60 and 59.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.72, 332.60 and 59.41 is: 89.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.72 : 332.60 = 59.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.72/332.60 = 59.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.72x = 332.60 × 59.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.72x = 19,757.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,757.81/221.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.11

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