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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.17, 321.23 and 69.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.17, 321.23 and 69.89 is: 104.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.17 : 321.23 = 69.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.17/321.23 = 69.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.17x = 321.23 × 69.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.17x = 22,450.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,450.76/214.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.83

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