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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.28, 321.44 and 69.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.28, 321.44 and 69.96 is: 104.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.28 : 321.44 = 69.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.28/321.44 = 69.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.28x = 321.44 × 69.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.28x = 22,487.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,487.94/214.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.95

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