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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.46, 323.28 and 78.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.46, 323.28 and 78.42 is: 117.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.46 : 323.28 = 78.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.46/323.28 = 78.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.46x = 323.28 × 78.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.46x = 25,351.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,351.62/215.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.66

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