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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.74, 323.68 and 78.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.74, 323.68 and 78.88 is: 118.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.74 : 323.68 = 78.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.74/323.68 = 78.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.74x = 323.68 × 78.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.74x = 25,531.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,531.88/215.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.35

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