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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.68, 322.04 and 68.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.68, 322.04 and 68.42 is: 102.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.68 : 322.04 = 68.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.68/322.04 = 68.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.68x = 322.04 × 68.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.68x = 22,033.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,033.98/214.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.64

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