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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.99, 319.45 and 58.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.99, 319.45 and 58.93 is: 88.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.99 : 319.45 = 58.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.99/319.45 = 58.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.99x = 319.45 × 58.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.99x = 18,824.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,824.39/212.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.38

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