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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.71, 322.06 and 60.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.71, 322.06 and 60.65 is: 90.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.71 : 322.06 = 60.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.71/322.06 = 60.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.71x = 322.06 × 60.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.71x = 19,531.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,531.03/214.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.96

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