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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.31, 321.47 and 70.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.31, 321.47 and 70.03 is: 105.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.31 : 321.47 = 70.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.31/321.47 = 70.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.31x = 321.47 × 70.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.31x = 22,512.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,512.86/214.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.05

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