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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.98, 322.43 and 60.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.98, 322.43 and 60.88 is: 91.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.98 : 322.43 = 60.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.98/322.43 = 60.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.98x = 322.43 × 60.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.98x = 19,629.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,629.54/214.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.31

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