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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.86, 322.26 and 70.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.86, 322.26 and 70.57 is: 105.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.86 : 322.26 = 70.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.86/322.26 = 70.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.86x = 322.26 × 70.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.86x = 22,741.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,741.89/214.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.85

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