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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.72, 320.48 and 69.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.72, 320.48 and 69.40 is: 104.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.72 : 320.48 = 69.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.72/320.48 = 69.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.72x = 320.48 × 69.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.72x = 22,241.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,241.31/213.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.07

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