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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.34, 320.03 and 59.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.34, 320.03 and 59.27 is: 88.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.34 : 320.03 = 59.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.34/320.03 = 59.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.34x = 320.03 × 59.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.34x = 18,966.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,966.28/213.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.90

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