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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.87, 329.80 and 57.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.87, 329.80 and 57.56 is: 86.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.87 : 329.80 = 57.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.87/329.80 = 57.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.87x = 329.80 × 57.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.87x = 18,983.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,983.29/219.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86.34

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