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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.22, 322.99 and 78.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.22, 322.99 and 78.30 is: 117.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.22 : 322.99 = 78.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.22/322.99 = 78.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.22x = 322.99 × 78.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.22x = 25,290.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,290.12/215.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.51

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