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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.85, 328.29 and 56.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.85, 328.29 and 56.54 is: 84.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.85 : 328.29 = 56.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.85/328.29 = 56.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.85x = 328.29 × 56.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.85x = 18,561.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,561.52/218.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.81

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