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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.63, 321.87 and 70.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.63, 321.87 and 70.31 is: 105.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.63 : 321.87 = 70.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.63/321.87 = 70.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.63x = 321.87 × 70.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.63x = 22,631.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,631.75/214.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.45

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