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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.19, 322.77 and 78.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.19, 322.77 and 78.22 is: 117.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.19 : 322.77 = 78.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.19/322.77 = 78.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.19x = 322.77 × 78.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.19x = 25,247.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,247.07/215.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.32

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