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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.55, 321.88 and 68.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.55, 321.88 and 68.30 is: 102.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.55 : 321.88 = 68.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.55/321.88 = 68.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.55x = 321.88 × 68.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.55x = 21,984.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,984.40/214.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.47

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