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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.96, 332.91 and 59.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.96, 332.91 and 59.63 is: 89.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.96 : 332.91 = 59.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.96/332.91 = 59.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.96x = 332.91 × 59.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.96x = 19,851.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,851.42/221.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.44

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