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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.68, 320.36 and 69.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.68, 320.36 and 69.36 is: 103.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.68 : 320.36 = 69.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.68/320.36 = 69.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.68x = 320.36 × 69.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.68x = 22,220.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,220.17/213.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.99

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