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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.36, 321.50 and 70.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.36, 321.50 and 70.06 is: 105.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.36 : 321.50 = 70.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.36/321.50 = 70.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.36x = 321.50 × 70.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.36x = 22,524.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,524.29/214.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.08

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