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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.63, 323.29 and 78.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.63, 323.29 and 78.64 is: 117.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.63 : 323.29 = 78.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.63/323.29 = 78.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.63x = 323.29 × 78.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.63x = 25,422.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,422.82/215.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.90

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