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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.63, 323.48 and 78.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.63, 323.48 and 78.87 is: 118.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.63 : 323.48 = 78.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.63/323.48 = 78.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.63x = 323.48 × 78.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.63x = 25,511.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,511.25/215.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.31

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