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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.23, 322.69 and 68.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.23, 322.69 and 68.93 is: 103.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.23 : 322.69 = 68.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.23/322.69 = 68.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.23x = 322.69 × 68.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.23x = 22,244.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,244.58/215.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.35

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