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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.59, 320.37 and 59.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.59, 320.37 and 59.53 is: 89.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.59 : 320.37 = 59.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.59/320.37 = 59.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.59x = 320.37 × 59.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.59x = 19,071.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,071.33/213.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.29

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