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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.08, 553.52 and 215

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.08, 553.52 and 215 is: 322.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.08 : 553.52 = 215 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.08/553.52 = 215/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.08x = 553.52 × 215
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.08x = 119,006.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,006.80/369.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.44

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