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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.22, 321.38 and 69.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.22, 321.38 and 69.96 is: 104.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.22 : 321.38 = 69.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.22/321.38 = 69.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.22x = 321.38 × 69.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.22x = 22,483.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,483.74/214.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.96

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