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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.69, 321.97 and 70.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.69, 321.97 and 70.38 is: 105.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.69 : 321.97 = 70.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.69/321.97 = 70.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.69x = 321.97 × 70.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.69x = 22,658.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,658.46/214.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.54

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