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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.27, 323.08 and 78.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.27, 323.08 and 78.36 is: 117.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.27 : 323.08 = 78.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.27/323.08 = 78.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.27x = 323.08 × 78.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.27x = 25,317.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,317.40/215.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.61

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