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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.44, 320.17 and 59.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.44, 320.17 and 59.36 is: 89.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.44 : 320.17 = 59.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.44/320.17 = 59.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.44x = 320.17 × 59.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.44x = 19,004.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,004.55/213.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.04

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