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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.55, 321.87 and 70.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.55, 321.87 and 70.26 is: 105.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.55 : 321.87 = 70.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.55/321.87 = 70.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.55x = 321.87 × 70.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.55x = 22,614.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,614.59/214.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.41

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