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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.68, 323.25 and 78.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.68, 323.25 and 78.58 is: 117.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.68 : 323.25 = 78.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.68/323.25 = 78.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.68x = 323.25 × 78.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.68x = 25,400.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,400.99/215.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.77

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