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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.80, 322.25 and 70.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.80, 322.25 and 70.51 is: 105.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.80 : 322.25 = 70.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.80/322.25 = 70.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.80x = 322.25 × 70.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.80x = 22,721.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,721.49/214.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.78

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