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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.73, 322.14 and 70.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.73, 322.14 and 70.45 is: 105.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.73 : 322.14 = 70.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.73/322.14 = 70.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.73x = 322.14 × 70.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.73x = 22,694.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,694.76/214.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.69

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