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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.06, 322.49 and 70.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.06, 322.49 and 70.74 is: 106.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.06 : 322.49 = 70.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.06/322.49 = 70.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.06x = 322.49 × 70.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.06x = 22,813.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,813.12/215.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.08

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