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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.96, 323.92 and 78.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.96, 323.92 and 78.98 is: 118.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.96 : 323.92 = 78.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.96/323.92 = 78.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.96x = 323.92 × 78.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.96x = 25,583.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,583.20/215.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.46

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