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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.43, 321.66 and 60.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.43, 321.66 and 60.35 is: 90.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.43 : 321.66 = 60.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.43/321.66 = 60.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.43x = 321.66 × 60.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.43x = 19,412.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,412.87/214.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.53

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