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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.88, 322.28 and 60.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.88, 322.28 and 60.78 is: 91.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.88 : 322.28 = 60.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.88/322.28 = 60.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.88x = 322.28 × 60.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.88x = 19,587.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,587.87/214.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.16

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