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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.65, 320.43 and 59.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.65, 320.43 and 59.57 is: 89.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.65 : 320.43 = 59.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.65/320.43 = 59.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.65x = 320.43 × 59.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.65x = 19,089.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,089.31/213.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.35

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