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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.63, 329.40 and 57.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.63, 329.40 and 57.30 is: 85.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.63 : 329.40 = 57.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.63/329.40 = 57.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.63x = 329.40 × 57.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.63x = 18,874.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,874.33/219.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.94

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