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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.56, 323.34 and 78.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.56, 323.34 and 78.65 is: 117.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.56 : 323.34 = 78.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.56/323.34 = 78.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.56x = 323.34 × 78.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.56x = 25,429.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,429.52/215.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.97

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