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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.07, 322.50 and 78.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.07, 322.50 and 78.08 is: 117.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.07 : 322.50 = 78.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.07/322.50 = 78.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.07x = 322.50 × 78.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.07x = 25,179.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,179.19/215.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.07

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