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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.12, 328.65 and 56.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.12, 328.65 and 56.80 is: 85.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.12 : 328.65 = 56.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.12/328.65 = 56.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.12x = 328.65 × 56.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.12x = 18,666.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,666.29/219.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.19

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