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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.72, 323.36 and 78.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.72, 323.36 and 78.66 is: 117.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.72 : 323.36 = 78.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.72/323.36 = 78.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.72x = 323.36 × 78.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.72x = 25,435.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,435.40/215.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.91

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