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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.76, 320.68 and 69.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.76, 320.68 and 69.44 is: 104.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.76 : 320.68 = 69.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.76/320.68 = 69.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.76x = 320.68 × 69.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.76x = 22,268.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,268.02/213.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.17

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