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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.29, 321.48 and 70.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.29, 321.48 and 70.02 is: 105.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.29 : 321.48 = 70.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.29/321.48 = 70.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.29x = 321.48 × 70.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.29x = 22,510.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,510.03/214.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.04

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