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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.98, 322.46 and 60.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.98, 322.46 and 60.90 is: 91.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.98 : 322.46 = 60.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.98/322.46 = 60.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.98x = 322.46 × 60.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.98x = 19,637.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,637.51/214.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.35

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