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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.88, 322.19 and 70.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.88, 322.19 and 70.57 is: 105.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.88 : 322.19 = 70.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.88/322.19 = 70.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.88x = 322.19 × 70.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.88x = 22,734.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,734.98/214.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.80

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