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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.78, 323.62 and 71.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.78, 323.62 and 71.42 is: 107.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.78 : 323.62 = 71.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.78/323.62 = 71.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.78x = 323.62 × 71.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.78x = 23,111.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,111.14/215.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.11

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