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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.55, 320.29 and 59.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.55, 320.29 and 59.49 is: 89.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.55 : 320.29 = 59.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.55/320.29 = 59.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.55x = 320.29 × 59.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.55x = 19,054.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,054.05/213.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.23

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