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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.16, 321.12 and 69.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.16, 321.12 and 69.88 is: 104.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.16 : 321.12 = 69.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.16/321.12 = 69.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.16x = 321.12 × 69.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.16x = 22,439.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,439.87/214.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.78

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