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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.51, 323.35 and 78.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.51, 323.35 and 78.57 is: 117.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.51 : 323.35 = 78.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.51/323.35 = 78.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.51x = 323.35 × 78.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.51x = 25,405.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,405.22/215.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.88

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