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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.47, 323.12 and 78.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.47, 323.12 and 78.47 is: 117.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.47 : 323.12 = 78.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.47/323.12 = 78.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.47x = 323.12 × 78.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.47x = 25,356.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,356.23/215.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.68

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