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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.90, 332.84 and 59.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.90, 332.84 and 59.58 is: 89.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.90 : 332.84 = 59.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.90/332.84 = 59.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.90x = 332.84 × 59.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.90x = 19,830.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,830.31/221.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.37

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