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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.33, 322.83 and 78.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.33, 322.83 and 78.35 is: 117.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.33 : 322.83 = 78.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.33/322.83 = 78.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.33x = 322.83 × 78.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.33x = 25,292.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,292.12/215.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.46

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