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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.66, 323.52 and 78.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.66, 323.52 and 78.66 is: 118.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.66 : 323.52 = 78.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.66/323.52 = 78.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.66x = 323.52 × 78.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.66x = 25,448.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,448.08/215.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.00

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