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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.98, 322.43 and 70.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.98, 322.43 and 70.70 is: 106.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.98 : 322.43 = 70.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.98/322.43 = 70.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.98x = 322.43 × 70.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.98x = 22,793.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,793.84/214.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.03

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