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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.65, 321.99 and 60.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.65, 321.99 and 60.59 is: 90.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.65 : 321.99 = 60.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.65/321.99 = 60.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.65x = 321.99 × 60.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.65x = 19,510.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,510.29/214.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.89

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