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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.68, 321.98 and 60.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.68, 321.98 and 60.62 is: 90.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.68 : 321.98 = 60.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.68/321.98 = 60.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.68x = 321.98 × 60.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.68x = 19,518.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,518.43/214.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.92

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