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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.10, 328.66 and 56.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.10, 328.66 and 56.78 is: 85.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.10 : 328.66 = 56.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.10/328.66 = 56.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.10x = 328.66 × 56.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.10x = 18,661.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,661.31/219.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.17

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