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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.90, 322.41 and 70.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.90, 322.41 and 70.58 is: 105.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.90 : 322.41 = 70.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.90/322.41 = 70.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.90x = 322.41 × 70.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.90x = 22,755.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,755.70/214.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.89

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