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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.94, 322.48 and 68.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.94, 322.48 and 68.68 is: 103.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.94 : 322.48 = 68.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.94/322.48 = 68.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.94x = 322.48 × 68.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.94x = 22,147.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,147.93/214.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.04

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