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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.75, 332.66 and 59.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.75, 332.66 and 59.43 is: 89.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.75 : 332.66 = 59.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.75/332.66 = 59.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.75x = 332.66 × 59.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.75x = 19,769.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,769.98/221.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.15

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