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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.49, 320.24 and 59.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.49, 320.24 and 59.41 is: 89.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.49 : 320.24 = 59.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.49/320.24 = 59.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.49x = 320.24 × 59.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.49x = 19,025.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,025.46/213.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.12

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