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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.84, 332.78 and 59.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.84, 332.78 and 59.52 is: 89.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.84 : 332.78 = 59.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.84/332.78 = 59.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.84x = 332.78 × 59.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.84x = 19,807.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,807.90/221.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.29

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