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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.22, 321.35 and 60.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.22, 321.35 and 60.17 is: 90.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.22 : 321.35 = 60.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.22/321.35 = 60.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.22x = 321.35 × 60.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.22x = 19,335.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,335.63/214.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.26

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