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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.68, 322 and 70.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.68, 322 and 70.38 is: 105.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.68 : 322 = 70.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.68/322 = 70.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.68x = 322 × 70.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.68x = 22,662.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,662.36/214.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.56

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