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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.33, 322.85 and 78.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.33, 322.85 and 78.32 is: 117.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.33 : 322.85 = 78.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.33/322.85 = 78.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.33x = 322.85 × 78.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.33x = 25,286.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,286.61/215.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.43

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