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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.40, 323.04 and 78.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.40, 323.04 and 78.44 is: 117.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.40 : 323.04 = 78.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.40/323.04 = 78.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.40x = 323.04 × 78.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.40x = 25,339.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,339.26/215.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.64

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