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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.81, 329.74 and 57.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.81, 329.74 and 57.50 is: 86.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.81 : 329.74 = 57.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.81/329.74 = 57.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.81x = 329.74 × 57.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.81x = 18,959.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,959.76/219.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86.26

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