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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.73, 323.43 and 78.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.73, 323.43 and 78.76 is: 118.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.73 : 323.43 = 78.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.73/323.43 = 78.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.73x = 323.43 × 78.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.73x = 25,473.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,473.46/215.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.08

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