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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.77, 322.17 and 60.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.77, 322.17 and 60.71 is: 91.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.77 : 322.17 = 60.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.77/322.17 = 60.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.77x = 322.17 × 60.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.77x = 19,558.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,558.94/214.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.07

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