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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.20, 328.80 and 56.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.20, 328.80 and 56.88 is: 85.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.20 : 328.80 = 56.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.20/328.80 = 56.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.20x = 328.80 × 56.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.20x = 18,702.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,702.14/219.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.32

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