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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.07, 322.40 and 70.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.07, 322.40 and 70.70 is: 105.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.07 : 322.40 = 70.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.07/322.40 = 70.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.07x = 322.40 × 70.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.07x = 22,791.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,791.71/215.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.97

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