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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.78, 332.63 and 59.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.78, 332.63 and 59.47 is: 89.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.78 : 332.63 = 59.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.78/332.63 = 59.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.78x = 332.63 × 59.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.78x = 19,779.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,779.55/221.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.19

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