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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.45, 329.16 and 57.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.45, 329.16 and 57.12 is: 85.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.45 : 329.16 = 57.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.45/329.16 = 57.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.45x = 329.16 × 57.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.45x = 18,801.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,801.33/219.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.68

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