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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.50, 329.24 and 57.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.50, 329.24 and 57.17 is: 85.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.50 : 329.24 = 57.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.50/329.24 = 57.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.50x = 329.24 × 57.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.50x = 18,822.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,822.65/219.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.75

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