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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.85, 323.74 and 78.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.85, 323.74 and 78.83 is: 118.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.85 : 323.74 = 78.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.85/323.74 = 78.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.85x = 323.74 × 78.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.85x = 25,518.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,518.90/215.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.23

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