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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.79, 322.16 and 70.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.79, 322.16 and 70.49 is: 105.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.79 : 322.16 = 70.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.79/322.16 = 70.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.79x = 322.16 × 70.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.79x = 22,709.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,709.51/214.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.73

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