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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.10, 322.68 and 78.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.10, 322.68 and 78.18 is: 117.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.10 : 322.68 = 78.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.10/322.68 = 78.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.10x = 322.68 × 78.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.10x = 25,227.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,227.12/215.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.28

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