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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.77, 329.67 and 57.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.77, 329.67 and 57.45 is: 86.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.77 : 329.67 = 57.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.77/329.67 = 57.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.77x = 329.67 × 57.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.77x = 18,940.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,940.78/219.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86.19

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