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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.84, 323.57 and 78.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.84, 323.57 and 78.79 is: 118.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.84 : 323.57 = 78.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.84/323.57 = 78.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.84x = 323.57 × 78.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.84x = 25,493.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,493.74/215.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.11

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