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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.31, 321.50 and 70.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.31, 321.50 and 70.07 is: 105.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.31 : 321.50 = 70.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.31/321.50 = 70.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.31x = 321.50 × 70.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.31x = 22,526.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,526.07/214.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.11

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