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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.49, 329.21 and 57.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.49, 329.21 and 57.19 is: 85.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.49 : 329.21 = 57.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.49/329.21 = 57.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.49x = 329.21 × 57.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.49x = 18,827.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,827.56/219.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.78

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