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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.62, 329.45 and 57.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.62, 329.45 and 57.30 is: 85.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.62 : 329.45 = 57.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.62/329.45 = 57.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.62x = 329.45 × 57.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.62x = 18,879.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,879.07/219.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.96

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