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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.68, 320.55 and 69.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.68, 320.55 and 69.41 is: 104.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.68 : 320.55 = 69.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.68/320.55 = 69.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.68x = 320.55 × 69.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.68x = 22,249.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,249.38/213.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.12

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