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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.26, 322.68 and 70.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.26, 322.68 and 70.88 is: 106.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.26 : 322.68 = 70.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.26/322.68 = 70.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.26x = 322.68 × 70.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.26x = 22,870.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,870.21/215.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.25

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