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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.04, 322.47 and 78.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.04, 322.47 and 78.06 is: 117.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.04 : 322.47 = 78.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.04/322.47 = 78.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.04x = 322.47 × 78.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.04x = 25,172.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,172.01/215.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.06

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