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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.48, 323.24 and 78.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.48, 323.24 and 78.51 is: 117.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.48 : 323.24 = 78.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.48/323.24 = 78.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.48x = 323.24 × 78.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.48x = 25,377.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,377.57/215.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.77

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