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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.63, 321.82 and 68.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.63, 321.82 and 68.34 is: 102.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.63 : 321.82 = 68.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.63/321.82 = 68.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.63x = 321.82 × 68.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.63x = 21,994.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,994.60/214.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.48

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