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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.35, 321.51 and 70.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.35, 321.51 and 70.07 is: 105.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.35 : 321.51 = 70.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.35/321.51 = 70.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.35x = 321.51 × 70.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.35x = 22,526.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,526.60/214.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.09

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