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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.20, 328.79 and 56.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.20, 328.79 and 56.90 is: 85.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.20 : 328.79 = 56.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.20/328.79 = 56.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.20x = 328.79 × 56.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.20x = 18,709.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,709.12/219.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.35

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