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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.36, 321.51 and 70.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.36, 321.51 and 70.08 is: 105.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.36 : 321.51 = 70.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.36/321.51 = 70.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.36x = 321.51 × 70.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.36x = 22,531.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,531.89/214.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.11

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