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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.33, 321.54 and 70.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.33, 321.54 and 70.05 is: 105.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.33 : 321.54 = 70.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.33/321.54 = 70.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.33x = 321.54 × 70.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.33x = 22,523.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,523.88/214.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.09

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