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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.53, 323.21 and 78.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.53, 323.21 and 78.55 is: 117.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.53 : 323.21 = 78.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.53/323.21 = 78.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.53x = 323.21 × 78.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.53x = 25,387.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,387.53/215.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.79

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