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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.08, 322.58 and 70.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.08, 322.58 and 70.76 is: 106.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.08 : 322.58 = 70.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.08/322.58 = 70.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.08x = 322.58 × 70.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.08x = 22,825.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,825.76/215.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.13

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