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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.84, 322.28 and 70.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.84, 322.28 and 70.56 is: 105.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.84 : 322.28 = 70.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.84/322.28 = 70.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.84x = 322.28 × 70.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.84x = 22,740.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,740.08/214.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.85

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