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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.27, 322.91 and 78.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.27, 322.91 and 78.28 is: 117.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.27 : 322.91 = 78.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.27/322.91 = 78.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.27x = 322.91 × 78.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.27x = 25,278.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,278.53/215.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.42

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