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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.98, 332.96 and 59.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.98, 332.96 and 59.66 is: 89.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.98 : 332.96 = 59.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.98/332.96 = 59.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.98x = 332.96 × 59.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.98x = 19,864.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,864.39/221.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.49

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