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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.21, 322.86 and 78.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.21, 322.86 and 78.25 is: 117.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.21 : 322.86 = 78.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.21/322.86 = 78.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.21x = 322.86 × 78.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.21x = 25,263.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,263.80/215.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.39

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