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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.36, 321.59 and 70.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.36, 321.59 and 70.07 is: 105.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.36 : 321.59 = 70.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.36/321.59 = 70.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.36x = 321.59 × 70.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.36x = 22,533.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,533.46/214.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.12

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