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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.73, 553.91 and 215.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.73, 553.91 and 215.02 is: 323.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.73 : 553.91 = 215.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.73/553.91 = 215.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.73x = 553.91 × 215.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.73x = 119,101.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,101.73/368.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.01

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