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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.97, 322.42 and 64.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.97, 322.42 and 64.67 is: 96.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.97 : 322.42 = 64.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.97/322.42 = 64.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.97x = 322.42 × 64.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.97x = 20,849.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,849.29/214.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.99

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