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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.04, 322.46 and 78.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.04, 322.46 and 78.00 is: 116.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.04 : 322.46 = 78.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.04/322.46 = 78.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.04x = 322.46 × 78.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.04x = 25,151.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,151.01/215.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.96

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