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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.06, 328.59 and 56.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.06, 328.59 and 56.74 is: 85.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.06 : 328.59 = 56.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.06/328.59 = 56.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.06x = 328.59 × 56.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.06x = 18,644.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,644.80/219.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.11

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