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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.41, 321.64 and 68.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.41, 321.64 and 68.17 is: 102.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.41 : 321.64 = 68.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.41/321.64 = 68.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.41x = 321.64 × 68.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.41x = 21,926.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,926.20/214.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.26

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