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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.46, 321.68 and 60.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.46, 321.68 and 60.39 is: 90.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.46 : 321.68 = 60.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.46/321.68 = 60.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.46x = 321.68 × 60.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.46x = 19,425.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,425.95/214.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.58

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