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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.57, 323.48 and 78.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.57, 323.48 and 78.71 is: 118.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.57 : 323.48 = 78.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.57/323.48 = 78.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.57x = 323.48 × 78.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.57x = 25,459.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,459.10/215.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.10

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