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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.80, 320.68 and 69.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.80, 320.68 and 69.48 is: 104.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.80 : 320.68 = 69.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.80/320.68 = 69.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.80x = 320.68 × 69.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.80x = 22,280.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,280.85/213.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.21

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