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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.37, 322.95 and 78.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.37, 322.95 and 78.42 is: 117.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.37 : 322.95 = 78.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.37/322.95 = 78.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.37x = 322.95 × 78.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.37x = 25,325.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,325.74/215.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.59

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