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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.36, 321.58 and 70.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.36, 321.58 and 70.06 is: 105.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.36 : 321.58 = 70.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.36/321.58 = 70.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.36x = 321.58 × 70.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.36x = 22,529.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,529.89/214.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.10

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