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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.86, 323.95 and 78.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.86, 323.95 and 78.94 is: 118.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.86 : 323.95 = 78.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.86/323.95 = 78.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.86x = 323.95 × 78.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.86x = 25,572.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,572.61/215.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.47

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