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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.48, 321.77 and 70.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.48, 321.77 and 70.19 is: 105.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.48 : 321.77 = 70.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.48/321.77 = 70.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.48x = 321.77 × 70.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.48x = 22,585.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,585.04/214.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.30

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