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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.42, 321.63 and 60.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.42, 321.63 and 60.35 is: 90.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.42 : 321.63 = 60.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.42/321.63 = 60.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.42x = 321.63 × 60.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.42x = 19,410.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,410.68/214.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.53

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