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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.78, 323.70 and 78.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.78, 323.70 and 78.80 is: 118.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.78 : 323.70 = 78.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.78/323.70 = 78.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.78x = 323.70 × 78.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.78x = 25,507.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,507.56/215.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.21

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