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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.94, 332.89 and 59.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.94, 332.89 and 59.61 is: 89.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.94 : 332.89 = 59.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.94/332.89 = 59.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.94x = 332.89 × 59.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.94x = 19,844.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,844.67/221.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.41

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