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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.62, 320.44 and 59.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.62, 320.44 and 59.56 is: 89.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.62 : 320.44 = 59.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.62/320.44 = 59.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.62x = 320.44 × 59.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.62x = 19,084.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,084.95/213.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.34

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