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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.21, 328.82 and 56.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.21, 328.82 and 56.88 is: 85.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.21 : 328.82 = 56.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.21/328.82 = 56.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.21x = 328.82 × 56.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.21x = 18,703.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,703.00/219.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.32

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