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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.80, 322.24 and 68.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.80, 322.24 and 68.57 is: 102.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.80 : 322.24 = 68.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.80/322.24 = 68.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.80x = 322.24 × 68.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.80x = 22,096.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,096.55/214.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.87

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