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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.06, 328.56 and 56.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.06, 328.56 and 56.74 is: 85.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.06 : 328.56 = 56.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.06/328.56 = 56.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.06x = 328.56 × 56.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.06x = 18,640.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,640.85/219.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.10

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