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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220, 329.98 and 57.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220, 329.98 and 57.68 is: 86.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220 : 329.98 = 57.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220/329.98 = 57.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220x = 329.98 × 57.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220x = 19,033.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,033.25/220
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86.51

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