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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.81, 322.32 and 70.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.81, 322.32 and 70.54 is: 105.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.81 : 322.32 = 70.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.81/322.32 = 70.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.81x = 322.32 × 70.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.81x = 22,736.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,736.45/214.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.84

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