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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.56, 320.31 and 69.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.56, 320.31 and 69.26 is: 103.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.56 : 320.31 = 69.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.56/320.31 = 69.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.56x = 320.31 × 69.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.56x = 22,184.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,184.67/213.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.88

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