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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.59, 321.91 and 70.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.59, 321.91 and 70.31 is: 105.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.59 : 321.91 = 70.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.59/321.91 = 70.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.59x = 321.91 × 70.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.59x = 22,634.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,634.12/214.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.47

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