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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.82, 332.72 and 59.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.82, 332.72 and 59.51 is: 89.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.82 : 332.72 = 59.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.82/332.72 = 59.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.82x = 332.72 × 59.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.82x = 19,798.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,798.65/221.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.26

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