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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.78, 322.15 and 60.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.78, 322.15 and 60.70 is: 91.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.78 : 322.15 = 60.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.78/322.15 = 60.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.78x = 322.15 × 60.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.78x = 19,554.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,554.51/214.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.04

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