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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.40, 320.11 and 59.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.40, 320.11 and 59.34 is: 89.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.40 : 320.11 = 59.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.40/320.11 = 59.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.40x = 320.11 × 59.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.40x = 18,996.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,996.38/213.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.02

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