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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.33, 319.97 and 59.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.33, 319.97 and 59.24 is: 88.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.33 : 319.97 = 59.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.33/319.97 = 59.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.33x = 319.97 × 59.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.33x = 18,955.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,955.02/213.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.86

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