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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.44, 321.60 and 68.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.44, 321.60 and 68.20 is: 102.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.44 : 321.60 = 68.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.44/321.60 = 68.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.44x = 321.60 × 68.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.44x = 21,933.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,933.12/214.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.28

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