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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.59, 321.93 and 70.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.59, 321.93 and 70.32 is: 105.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.59 : 321.93 = 70.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.59/321.93 = 70.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.59x = 321.93 × 70.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.59x = 22,638.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,638.12/214.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.49

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