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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.71, 322.01 and 70.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.71, 322.01 and 70.41 is: 105.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.71 : 322.01 = 70.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.71/322.01 = 70.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.71x = 322.01 × 70.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.71x = 22,672.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,672.37/214.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.60

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