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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.29, 323.07 and 78.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.29, 323.07 and 78.32 is: 117.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.29 : 323.07 = 78.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.29/323.07 = 78.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.29x = 323.07 × 78.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.29x = 25,304.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,304.35/215.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.54

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