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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.14, 322.85 and 78.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.14, 322.85 and 78.18 is: 117.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.14 : 322.85 = 78.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.14/322.85 = 78.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.14x = 322.85 × 78.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.14x = 25,238.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,238.90/215.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.31

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