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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.61, 323.43 and 78.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.61, 323.43 and 78.65 is: 117.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.61 : 323.43 = 78.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.61/323.43 = 78.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.61x = 323.43 × 78.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.61x = 25,437.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,437.77/215.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.98

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