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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.51, 329.20 and 57.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.51, 329.20 and 57.17 is: 85.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.51 : 329.20 = 57.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.51/329.20 = 57.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.51x = 329.20 × 57.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.51x = 18,821.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,821.04/219.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.74

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