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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.06, 552.62 and 215.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.06, 552.62 and 215.06 is: 322.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.06 : 552.62 = 215.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.06/552.62 = 215.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.06x = 552.62 × 215.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.06x = 118,844.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,844.23/369.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.02

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