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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.17, 322.58 and 78.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.17, 322.58 and 78.20 is: 117.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.17 : 322.58 = 78.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.17/322.58 = 78.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.17x = 322.58 × 78.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.17x = 25,224.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,224.87/215.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.23

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