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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.54, 323.07 and 78.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.54, 323.07 and 78.48 is: 117.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.54 : 323.07 = 78.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.54/323.07 = 78.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.54x = 323.07 × 78.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.54x = 25,354.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,354.53/215.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.64

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