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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.53, 323.26 and 78.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.53, 323.26 and 78.50 is: 117.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.53 : 323.26 = 78.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.53/323.26 = 78.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.53x = 323.26 × 78.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.53x = 25,376.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,376.52/215.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.74

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