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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.87, 323.80 and 78.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.87, 323.80 and 78.84 is: 118.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.87 : 323.80 = 78.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.87/323.80 = 78.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.87x = 323.80 × 78.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.87x = 25,528.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,528.19/215.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.26

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