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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.88, 323.84 and 78.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.88, 323.84 and 78.94 is: 118.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.88 : 323.84 = 78.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.88/323.84 = 78.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.88x = 323.84 × 78.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.88x = 25,563.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,563.93/215.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.42

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