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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.67, 320.49 and 59.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.67, 320.49 and 59.62 is: 89.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.67 : 320.49 = 59.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.67/320.49 = 59.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.67x = 320.49 × 59.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.67x = 19,107.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,107.61/213.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.43

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