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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.91, 554.49 and 215.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.91, 554.49 and 215.15 is: 323.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.91 : 554.49 = 215.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.91/554.49 = 215.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.91x = 554.49 × 215.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.91x = 119,295.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,295.75/368.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.37

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