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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.36, 329.03 and 57.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.36, 329.03 and 57.05 is: 85.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.36 : 329.03 = 57.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.36/329.03 = 57.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.36x = 329.03 × 57.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.36x = 18,771.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,771.16/219.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.57

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