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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.84, 323.94 and 79.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.84, 323.94 and 79.01 is: 118.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.84 : 323.94 = 79.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.84/323.94 = 79.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.84x = 323.94 × 79.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.84x = 25,594.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,594.50/215.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.58

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